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Galax Elementary

300 Mcarthur Street, Galax, VA 24333, United States

+1 (276) 236-6159

http://ges.galaxschools.us/

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Galax Elementary Overview

About This School

Galax Elementary is a public elementary in Galax, Virginia, serving 667 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 49 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $45,741. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 333:1. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The student body is composed of 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 4% Black students.

667

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

49 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Galax City

Students per Counselor

333:1

Galax Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.5:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

333

Students per Counselor

Galax Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$45,741

City Avg: $48,840

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor333:1

Galax Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

48.73%

Male

51.27%

Female

Total Enrollment: 667 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White59.07%

Hispanic31.48%

Asian0.3%

Black3.9%

Two or More Races5.1%

Native American0.15%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galax Elementary

Q: What is Galax Elementary?

A: Galax Elementary is a elementary public located in Galax.

Q: How many students attend Galax Elementary?

A: Galax Elementary has approximately 667 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Galax Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Galax Elementary - Galax, VA

Quick Facts about Galax Elementary
School Name	Galax Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	300 Mcarthur Street, Galax, VA 24333, Galax, VA
County	Galax City
Phone	+1 (276) 236-6159
Total Students	667
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	49
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Galax Elementary

What is Galax Elementary?

Galax Elementary is a elementary public located in Galax.

How many students attend Galax Elementary?

Galax Elementary has approximately 667 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary is 13:1.

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