Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Galeton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galeton Elementary School's student population of 121 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Our Business is Children!
School Rankings
Galeton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galeton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Weld County School District No. Re-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galeton Elementary School's ranking?
Galeton Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Galeton Elementary School often compared to?
Galeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth Homyak Pk-8, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Galeton Elementary School?
121 students attend Galeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Galeton Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galeton Elementary School?
Galeton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Galeton Elementary School offer ?
Galeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galeton Elementary School part of?
Galeton Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-2.
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