Enrollment
347
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Eastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030000049
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 347 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Eastern Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students) and Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) alongside Eastern Elementary School.
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 Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Eastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barren County, which includes Eastern Elementary School.
$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 Eastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary School'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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
Hiseville Elementary School
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Temple Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 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 (~347 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Eastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Elementary School rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #6 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 Eastern Elementary School a good school?
Eastern Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Eastern Elementary School, 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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