Primary Elementary School

478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Primary Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Primary Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Primary Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Galion City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Primary Elementary School?
421 students attend Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Primary Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Primary Elementary School offer ?
Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primary Elementary School part of?
Primary Elementary School is part of Galion City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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