- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Eastern Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210030000049 · Glasgow, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Barren County High School (1,220 students)
Eastern Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barren County
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- Red Cross Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- Barren County
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson Elementary
537 students
- This school 347
Eastern Elementary School
347 students
- Austin Tracy E 346
Austin Tracy Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Barren County reports $13,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.