Galeton Area School serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Galeton Area School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Galeton Area School?
161 students attend Galeton Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Galeton Area School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galeton Area School?
Galeton Area School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galeton Area School offer ?
Galeton Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Galeton Area School part of?
Galeton Area School is part of Galeton Area School District.
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