Enrollment
545
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glasgow Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glasgow Middle School
Glasgow Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 502 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #50, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Glasgow's middle schools, it stands alongside Barren County Middle School (649 students): Glasgow Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students) and Glasgow High School (608 students) alongside Glasgow Middle 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 Glasgow Middle School compares
Glasgow Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,490
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glasgow Independent, which includes Glasgow Middle School.
$12,490
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~545 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glasgow Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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