Enrollment
227
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Bavel
Federal NCES profile for Bavel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030001970
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bavel earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bavel has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bavel ranks #4 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bavel compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bavel
Bavel is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 87% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glasgow's public schools, it stands alongside Red Cross Elementary School (679 students): Bavel is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students) and Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) alongside Bavel.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bavel compares
Bavel on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 87% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 79% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Bavel is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barren County, which includes Bavel.
$12,517
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 23.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bavel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bavel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Glasgow
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Cross Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 students per teacher
North Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
South Green Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hiseville Elementary School
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bavel
How many students attend Bavel?
Bavel has 227 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bavel?
The student-teacher ratio at Bavel is 28.4:1, which is 87% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bavel?
12.6% of students at Bavel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bavel?
The largest demographic group at Bavel is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bavel?
Bavel has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bavel rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bavel ranks #4 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glasgow on the city page.
Is Bavel a good school?
Bavel earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barren County?
Besides Bavel, Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students), Red Cross Elementary School (679 students), and Barren County Middle School (649 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.
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