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Galatia Elementary School

Summary:

Galatia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 170 students in grades K-5 in Galatia, Illinois, which is part of the Galatia CUSD 1 district. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past 10 years and currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Galatia Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 14.4% in 2019-2020 to 24.6% in 2023-2024, well above the state average of 17.3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly below state and district averages, with only 34.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 17% proficient in math in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade math, where only 7.7% of students were proficient, compared to 26.8% statewide. Certain student subgroups, such as white students and low-income students, perform especially poorly at Galatia Elementary, ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 45% of Illinois elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Akin Community Cons Elementary School and Crab Orchard Elementary School, Galatia Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Despite increased per-student spending at Galatia Elementary, from $8,988 in 2019-2020 to $11,199 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that a comprehensive approach is needed to address the challenges facing the school and its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 N Hickory St
       Galatia, IL  62935-1002

(618) 268-6371

District: Galatia CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
1115th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,434 Help


Students who attend Galatia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Galatia Junior High
High:    Galatia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
African American:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Galatia Elementary School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), African American (3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galatia Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galatia Elementary School is $11,434.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galatia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galatia Elementary School 1115th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Galatia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Galatia CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Galatia CUSD 1 438th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galatia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Galatia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.10 1365th 2020 32.4%
2004 55.47 1112th 2030 45.2%
2005 64.24 868th 2022 57.1%
2006 50.68 1291st 2086 38.1%
2007 41.12 1484th 2095 29.2%
2008 19.78 1783rd 2092 14.8%
2009 50.39 1268th 2120 40.2%
2010 50.56 1276th 2139 40.3%
2011 43.06 1421st 2147 33.8%
2012 46.24 1378th 2166 36.4%
2013 44.48 1293rd 2167 40.3%
2014 25.45 1643rd 2093 21.5%
2015 32.04 1356th 2052 33.9%
2016 32.28 1365th 2046 33.3%
2017 32.37 1352nd 2044 33.9%
2018 38.89 1205th 2037 40.8%
2019 43.11 1122nd 2086 46.2%
2021 42.37 1006th 1948 48.4%
2022 36.10 1248th 2082 40.1%
2023 48.10 992nd 2077 52.2%
2024 41.96 1115th 2067 46.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galatia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.28 749th 1765 57.6%
2019 52.11 757th 1816 58.3%
2021 46.57 703rd 1514 53.6%
2022 32.29 1220th 1763 30.8%
2023 48.93 845th 1808 53.3%
2024 41.88 1007th 1793 43.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Galatia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 1069th 1964 45.6%
2019 45.42 1062nd 2019 47.4%
2021 48.77 776th 1680 53.8%
2022 29.23 1345th 1970 31.7%
2023 43.22 1027th 1957 47.5%
2024 44.52 989th 1942 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Galatia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 1066th 1972 45.9%
2019 42.57 1087th 2019 46.2%
2021 33.84 1053rd 1707 38.3%
2022 34.90 1198th 1977 39.4%
2023 64.67 588th 1984 70.4%
2024 37.53 1135th 1959 42.1%
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Rank History for White students at Galatia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.74 1184th 1463 19.1%
2019 24.82 1167th 1462 20.2%
2021 27.00 1028th 1308 21.4%
2022 20.57 1220th 1425 14.4%
2023 32.19 1012th 1419 28.7%
2024 24.37 1120th 1392 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Galatia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 239 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 240
1990 240 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 240
1991 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1994 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1998 208 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1999 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2000 195 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 207 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 188 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 188 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 222 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 223 0 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 228 2 1 2 3 n/a n/a 1 237
2008 228 0 1 6 4 n/a n/a 1 240
2009 250 1 1 2 4 n/a n/a 2 260
2010 251 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 3 260
2011 257 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 263
2012 240 0 0 3 0 1 4 0 248
2013 247 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 256
2014 250 0 0 3 3 0 7 0 263
2015 257 1 0 3 0 0 7 0 268
2016 239 0 1 2 0 0 8 0 250
2017 230 0 1 0 3 0 10 0 244
2018 203 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 214
2019 204 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 211
2020 201 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 210
2021 195 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 202
2022 196 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 203
2023 163 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 170
2024 153 5 0 2 0 0 4 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galatia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 240 19.0 12.6 n/a
1990 240 17.0 14.1 n/a
1991 244 18.0 13.5 n/a
1992 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1993 225 16.0 14.1 n/a
1994 227 16.0 14.2 n/a
1995 203 17.0 11.9 n/a
1996 203 17.0 11.9 n/a
1997 204 17.0 12.0 n/a
1998 211 17.0 12.4 n/a
1999 198 18.0 11.0 n/a
2000 196 18.0 10.9 n/a
2001 208 18.0 11.6 n/a
2002 191 17.0 11.2 32.5
2003 191 17.0 11.2 32.5
2004 199 16.5 12.1 31.7
2005 228 16.0 14.3 35.5
2006 231 17.0 13.6 41.1
2007 237 18.0 13.2 39
2008 240 14.0 17.1 38.5
2009 260 18.1 14.4 46.9
2010 260 18.0 14.4 55.3
2011 263 17.0 15.4 47.9
2012 248 17.0 14.5 50.4
2013 256 18.5 13.8 44.1
2014 263 18.4 14.2 49.8
2015 268 16.0 16.7 56.3
2016 250 17.0 14.7 45.6
2017 244 16.3 14.9 56.6
2018 214 15.1 14.1 63.6
2019 211 16.5 12.7 53.1
2020 210 16.2 12.9 50.5
2021 202 n/a n/a n/a
2022 203 18.0 11.2 53.7
2023 170 16.3 10.3 55.9
2024 164 11.9 13.7 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galatia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 240 19.0 12.6 n/a
1990 240 17.0 14.1 n/a
1991 244 18.0 13.5 n/a
1992 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1993 225 16.0 14.1 n/a
1994 227 16.0 14.2 n/a
1995 203 17.0 11.9 n/a
1996 203 17.0 11.9 n/a
1997 204 17.0 12.0 n/a
1998 211 17.0 12.4 n/a
1999 198 18.0 11.0 n/a
2000 196 18.0 10.9 n/a
2001 208 18.0 11.6 n/a
2002 191 17.0 11.2 32.5
2003 191 17.0 11.2 32.5
2004 199 16.5 12.1 31.7
2005 228 16.0 14.3 35.5
2006 231 17.0 13.6 41.1
2007 237 18.0 13.2 39
2008 240 14.0 17.1 38.5
2009 260 18.1 14.4 46.9
2010 260 18.0 14.4 55.3
2011 263 17.0 15.4 47.9
2012 248 17.0 14.5 50.4
2013 256 18.5 13.8 44.1
2014 263 18.4 14.2 49.8
2015 268 16.0 16.7 56.3
2016 250 17.0 14.7 45.6
2017 244 16.3 14.9 56.6
2018 214 15.1 14.1 63.6
2019 211 16.5 12.7 53.1
2020 210 16.2 12.9 50.5
2021 202 n/a n/a n/a
2022 203 18.0 11.2 53.7
2023 170 16.3 10.3 55.9
2024 164 11.9 13.7 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Galatia Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%26.1%97.4%97.4%12.7%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%26.6%98.3%82.7%9.7%14.8%
201798.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%26.4%97.9%98.3%13.0%13.8%
201899.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%12.0%99.5%98.6%11.5%
201999.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%13.6%98.6%98.6%11.7%
202198.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.0%98.5%98.0%16.5%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.5%98.0%98.0%13.2%
202397.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%11.0%
202498.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galatia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $939 (10.7%) $7,868 (89.3%) $8,807
2020 $775 (8.6%) $8,213 (91.4%) $8,988
2021 $2,446 (25.1%) $7,304 (74.9%) $9,751
2022 $2,446 (25.1%) $7,304 (74.9%) $9,751
2023 $2,680 (23.9%) $8,520 (76.1%) $11,199
2024 $2,125 (18.6%) $9,310 (81.4%) $11,434

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galatia Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1122nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 992nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galatia Elementary School)29.620.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galatia CUSD 1)29.620.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Galatia Elementary School)29.68.4
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Galatia CUSD 1)29.68.4
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia Elementary School)23.736.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia CUSD 1)23.736.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Galatia Elementary School)13.215.2
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Galatia CUSD 1)13.215.2
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia Elementary School)40.746.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia CUSD 1)40.746.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Galatia Elementary School)25.913.3
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Galatia CUSD 1)25.913.3
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Galatia Elementary School)6380
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Galatia CUSD 1)6380
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia Elementary School)26.733.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Galatia CUSD 1)26.733.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3528.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Galatia Elementary School)23.322.2
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Galatia CUSD 1)23.322.2
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.320.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students211170
 19.4%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White204163
 20.1%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%55.9%
 2.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Galatia Elementary School.

Students at Galatia Elementary School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Galatia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Galatia Junior High
High : Galatia High School

Galatia Elementary School ranks 1115th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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