Serving 299 students in grades 4-6, Galveston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Galveston Elementary School?
299 students attend Galveston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Galveston Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galveston Elementary School?
Galveston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Galveston Elementary School offer ?
Galveston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Galveston Elementary School part of?
Galveston Elementary School is part of Lewis Cass Schools School District.
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