Galax Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Galax, Virginia 24333 · Galax City Public Schools
#767 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#13360 of 50,301 nationally
About Galax Elementary
Galax Elementary is a public elementary located in Galax, in the Galax City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 667 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 767th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 667.
There are 6 schools in Galax; Galax Elementary ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galax Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galax Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Galax High
Galax · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 437 m away
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students · 456 m away
Gladeville Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 6.2 km away
Fries Elementary
Fries · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
231 students · 7.6 km away
Oakland Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students · 8.0 km away
Fairview Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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667 students
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667 students
George P. Mullen Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Floris Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
666 students
Jordan Springs Elementary
Stephenson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Pocahontas Elementary
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668 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Galax Elementary a good school?
Galax Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 67.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #767 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galax Elementary rank in Virginia?
Galax Elementary ranks #767 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #13360 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galax Elementary?
Galax Elementary had 667 students in 2025.
Is Galax Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Galax Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galax Elementary?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Galax Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.