Galax Elementary School in Galax, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Galax Elementary School is a town public school in Galax, Virginia that is part of Galax City School District. It serves 667 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

667 Students

43 Teachers

300 McArthur St

Galax, VA 24333 View local requests

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Galax Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Galax Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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