- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glasgow, KY
Glasgow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glasgow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210222000402
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glasgow Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glasgow Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow Middle School ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Glasgow Middle School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210222000402 · Glasgow, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (618 students)
Glasgow Middle School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Glasgow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
618 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
608 students
- This school
Glasgow Middle School
545 students
- South Green El
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
- Happy Valley L 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Glasgow Middle School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glasgow Middle School compares
Glasgow Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,265
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Glasgow Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glasgow Independent reports $13,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glasgow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glasgow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar middle schools in Glasgow
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow Middle School
How many students attend Glasgow Middle School?
Glasgow Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glasgow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glasgow Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glasgow Middle School?
59.9% of students at Glasgow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glasgow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glasgow Middle School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glasgow Middle School?
Glasgow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Glasgow Middle School rank among public schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow Middle School ranks #8 of 15 public 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 public schools in Glasgow on the city page.
What other schools are in Glasgow Independent?
Besides Glasgow Middle School, Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students), Glasgow High School (608 students), and South Green Elementary School (487 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.