Summary:
Galax City Public Schools has only one elementary school, Galax Elementary, which serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the challenges faced by the community, Galax Elementary's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and Virginia Studies.
Galax Elementary has a student population that is 61.08% White, 3.06% African American, 29.88% Hispanic, 0.58% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, and 5.25% two or more races. The school has a very high percentage of students (96.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population. However, the school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $7,342, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1.
Galax Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 587th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 771st out of 1,109 in 2021-2022. The school is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. While the school's performance may be variable or inconsistent, the data suggests that Galax Elementary is doing a commendable job of supporting student learning despite the significant economic challenges faced by the community it serves.
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