Overview
Galax Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Galax, Virginia. The school enrolls 667 students. It is part of the Galax City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGalax City Public Schools
County51640
CityGalax
ZIP24333
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510156000665
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment667
White59.1%
Hispanic / Latino31.5%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)