Is GalesburgAugusta Primary School a good school?

GalesburgAugusta Primary School ranks 752 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended GalesburgAugusta Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of GalesburgAugusta Primary School?

Students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of GalesburgAugusta Primary School attend?

Students who attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School usually go on to attend: Middle : GalesburgAugusta Middle School High : GalesburgAugusta High School

GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Summary:

GalesburgAugusta Primary School is an elementary school in Galesburg, Michigan, serving 327 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 85.32% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Spring Valley Center for Exploration and Milwood Elementary School, which have more diverse student bodies. Academically, GalesburgAugusta Primary School's performance on M-Step tests is generally below state and district averages, though the school has shown some improvement in recent years. The school also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 12.6% in 2018-2019 to 24.0% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, GalesburgAugusta Primary School has invested significant resources into supporting its students, with spending per student increasing from $11,825 in 2019-2020 to $16,166 in 2022-2023. The school also serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, with 61.16% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average and nearby schools. While the school faces unique challenges, it has shown signs of progress and a commitment to supporting its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

315 W Battle Creek St
Galesburg, MI 49053-9619

(269) 484-2040

District: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
752^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,166

Students who attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	GalesburgAugusta Middle School
High:	GalesburgAugusta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GalesburgAugusta Primary School ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GalesburgAugusta Primary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare GalesburgAugusta Primary School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GalesburgAugusta Primary School is $16,166.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GalesburgAugusta Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks GalesburgAugusta Primary School 752^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See GalesburgAugusta Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools 322^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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Rank History for all students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	44.63	1092^nd	1545	29.3%
2007	52.40	948^th	1565	39.4%
2008	77.17	286^th	1577	81.9%
2009	46.28	1119^th	1589	29.6%
2011	45.88	1077^th	1552	30.6%
2012	49.91	838^th	1566	46.5%
2013	44.05	949^th	1563	39.3%
2014	38.80	1037^th	1533	32.4%
2015	53.81	743^rd	1580	53.0%
2016	50.15	791^st	1548	48.9%
2017	36.35	924^th	1466	37.0%
2018	38.71	958^th	1448	33.8%
2019	38.23	866^th	1408	38.5%
2024	46.09	752^nd	1486	49.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.47	137^th	225	39.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.60	789^th	1397	43.5%
2019	40.85	689^th	1134	39.2%
2024	45.77	706^th	1381	48.9%

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Rank History for Female students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.41	871^st	1443	39.6%
2019	34.45	798^th	1171	31.9%
2024	32.68	893^rd	1342	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.30	996^th	1446	31.1%
2019	31.93	820^th	1196	31.4%
2024	50.74	625^th	1347	53.6%

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Rank History for White students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.02	965^th	1253	23.0%
2019	24.54	907^th	1128	19.6%
2024	35.90	786^th	1204	34.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	408	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1989	416	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1990	437	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1991	416	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1992	389	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1993	408	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1994	371	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	375	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1996	375	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1997	376	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1998	374	5	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	372	1	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
2000	369	2	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	380
2001	333	6	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2002	367	9	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2003	367	9	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2004	385	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2005	409	4	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2006	352	10	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	372
2007	358	11	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	378
2008	339	10	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
2009	362	11	0	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	386
2010	375	8	0	16	7	n/a	n/a	0	406
2011	452	4	0	12	1	0	15	0	484
2012	409	3	0	17	3	0	20	0	452
2013	416	8	0	13	0	0	22	0	459
2014	377	10	0	15	0	0	13	0	415
2015	354	9	0	17	0	0	15	0	395
2016	339	7	0	10	0	0	7	0	363
2017	314	4	3	14	1	0	13	0	349
2018	334	6	1	16	1	0	15	0	373
2019	322	4	0	13	1	0	26	0	366
2020	264	4	0	17	0	0	23	0	308
2021	269	10	0	18	0	0	24	0	321
2022	259	13	2	9	0	0	23	0	306
2023	279	11	2	14	0	0	21	0	327

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 GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	419	n/a	n/a	15.3
1990	437	20.0	21.8	14.2
1991	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	393	n/a	n/a	25.7
1993	409	n/a	0.0	24.2
1994	372	16.5	22.5	22.6
1995	382	22.0	17.4	28.3
1996	382	22.0	17.4	28.3
1997	386	22.0	17.5	33.2
1998	388	22.0	17.6	35.3
1999	387	23.0	16.8	24.8
2000	380	22.9	16.6	38.9
2001	347	23.6	14.7	36.3
2002	385	21.0	18.3	36.9
2003	385	21.0	18.3	36.9
2004	398	19.0	20.9	37.2
2005	427	21.0	20.3	37
2006	372	20.0	18.6	39.6
2007	378	20.9	18.1	38.5
2008	356	19.6	18.2	43.3
2009	386	21.4	18.0	55.4
2010	406	23.6	17.2	53.2
2011	484	26.0	18.6	49.6
2012	452	24.6	18.3	53.5
2013	459	26.0	17.6	57.5
2014	415	24.0	17.2	55.2
2015	395	25.0	15.8	62
2016	363	22.0	16.5	57.3
2017	349	22.0	15.8	56.7
2018	373	20.7	17.9	59
2019	366	23.9	15.2	58.5
2020	308	21.3	14.4	56.8
2021	321	20.8	15.4	53.9
2022	306	22.4	13.6	54.6
2023	327	21.1	15.4	61.2

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 GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	419	n/a	n/a	15.3
1990	437	20.0	21.8	14.2
1991	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	393	n/a	n/a	25.7
1993	409	n/a	0.0	24.2
1994	372	16.5	22.5	22.6
1995	382	22.0	17.4	28.3
1996	382	22.0	17.4	28.3
1997	386	22.0	17.5	33.2
1998	388	22.0	17.6	35.3
1999	387	23.0	16.8	24.8
2000	380	22.9	16.6	38.9
2001	347	23.6	14.7	36.3
2002	385	21.0	18.3	36.9
2003	385	21.0	18.3	36.9
2004	398	19.0	20.9	37.2
2005	427	21.0	20.3	37
2006	372	20.0	18.6	39.6
2007	378	20.9	18.1	38.5
2008	356	19.6	18.2	43.3
2009	386	21.4	18.0	55.4
2010	406	23.6	17.2	53.2
2011	484	26.0	18.6	49.6
2012	452	24.6	18.3	53.5
2013	459	26.0	17.6	57.5
2014	415	24.0	17.2	55.2
2015	395	25.0	15.8	62
2016	363	22.0	16.5	57.3
2017	349	22.0	15.8	56.7
2018	373	20.7	17.9	59
2019	366	23.9	15.2	58.5
2020	308	21.3	14.4	56.8
2021	321	20.8	15.4	53.9
2022	306	22.4	13.6	54.6
2023	327	21.1	15.4	61.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for GalesburgAugusta Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,234 (11.4%)	$9,607 (88.6%)	$10,841
2020	$1,611 (13.6%)	$10,214 (86.4%)	$11,825
2021	$1,902 (15.3%)	$10,520 (84.7%)	$12,422
2022	$3,627 (23.1%)	$12,097 (76.9%)	$15,724
2023	$2,319 (14.3%)	$13,847 (85.7%)	$16,166

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GalesburgAugusta Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (GalesburgAugusta Primary School)	38.8	42.2	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools)	38.8	42.2	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (GalesburgAugusta Primary School)	46.3	49.4	3.1%
3rd Grade Math (Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools)	46.3	49.4	3.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	327	10.7%
African American	4	11	175%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	279	13.4%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	61.2%	2.7%

Schools Near GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
GalesburgAugusta Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	315 W Battle Creek St	Galesburg	49053	Kalamazoo County	Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 484-2040	327	21	15.4	61.2%	279 (85.3%)	11 (3.4%)	14 (4.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	46.1	752^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	49.4%					(n/a)		39.8	33.3				54.3	28.6								$16,166	$2,319	$13,847
STEM Academy	Public	K-8	175 Hunt St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-8594	260	15	16.9	36.9%	179 (68.8%)	23 (8.8%)	12 (4.6%)	9 (3.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.1%)	89.4	127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	91.5%		91.2	97^th of 1470 public elementary schools	93.4%	30	54.5	47.6	81.8	73.9	68.6	80.8	66.7	69.7	69.6	60.0	73.1	78.3	77.3	30.4	81.8	$17,625	$2,071	$15,555
Comstock Elementary School	Public	K-5	1423 N 28th St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 250-8960	577	40	14.4	79.2%	300 (52.0%)	128 (22.2%)	75 (13.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (12.5%)	6	1441^st of 1486 public elementary schools	3.0%		7	1394^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.2%	47		10.5	10.6	15.7			4.4	3.1	6.7			10.1		5.6		$18,328	$5,466	$12,862
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School	Public	3-5	9562 M 89	Richland	49083	Kalamazoo County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 548-3705	655	43	15.2	31.9%	528 (80.6%)	17 (2.6%)	47 (7.2%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.1%)	68.7	429^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.1%		74.9	326^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.8%	103		49.1	55.8	60.2			46.6	49.3	39.7			54.7		24.6		$12,318	$845	$11,473
ClimaxScotts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11250 Qr Ave E	Scotts	49088	Kalamazoo County	Climax-Scotts Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 497-2100	232	16	14.5	47.4%	208 (89.7%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	41.8	822^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	44.7%		41.6	825^th of 1470 public elementary schools	43.9%	3		43.8	35.6	25.7			56.3	46.7	14.3			28.6				$14,653	$1,056	$13,597
Northeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2433 Gertrude St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0690	212	17	12.5	92.0%	30 (14.2%)	149 (70.3%)	16 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	8.1	1385^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.8%		8.1	1360^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.5%	25		8.1	20.0	14.3				13.3								$19,450	$2,561	$16,890
Richland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	9476 M 89	Richland	49083	Kalamazoo County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 548-3905	433	32	13.4	33.9%	324 (74.8%)	29 (6.7%)	27 (6.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.6%)								(n/a)																$13,540	$723	$12,817
Spring Valley Center for Exploration	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3530 Mount Olivet Rd	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0750	281	22	12.6	91.8%	45 (16.0%)	149 (53.0%)	27 (9.6%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (18.9%)	7.5	1401^st of 1486 public elementary schools	5.7%		4.8	1449^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.4%	48		14.6	8.9	15.1			19.0	10.0	5.7			13.0				$19,794	$2,740	$17,053
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	3501 Moreland St	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0560	101	8	13.2	64.4%	41 (40.6%)	34 (33.7%)	9 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.8%)								(n/a)		44.4					33.3									$17,866	$2,553	$15,313
Milwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Lovers Ln	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0660	376	23	16.4	81.6%	125 (33.2%)	124 (33.0%)	57 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.6%)	20.1	1163^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	21.7%		18.3	1188^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.2%	25		18.6	25.6	34.3			18.6	13.4	22.4			32.8		9.0		$18,622	$2,507	$16,115

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