- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Glen Dale Center
Federal NCES profile for Glen Dale Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210165002246
👥 S:T ratio 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Dale Center earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Dale Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Dale Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Glen Dale Center shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210165002246 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethtown High School (757 students)
Glen Dale Center shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Glen Dale Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown High School
757 students
- Talton K Stone
Talton K Stone Middle School
526 students
- Helmwood Heigh
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
461 students
- Morningside El
Morningside Elementary School
455 students
- Panther Academ 222
Panther Academy
222 students
- This school 10
Glen Dale Center
10 students
What this shows Glen Dale Center reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Dale Center compares
Glen Dale Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,110
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.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Glen Dale Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
District finance for Elizabethtown Independent reports $13,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Dale Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Dale Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
New Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Panther Academy
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Dale Center
How many students attend Glen Dale Center?
Glen Dale Center has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Dale Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Dale Center is 5:1, which is 67% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 68% 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 Glen Dale Center?
33.3% of students at Glen Dale Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Dale Center?
The largest demographic group at Glen Dale Center is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Dale Center?
Glen Dale Center has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Glen Dale Center rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Dale Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Glen Dale Center, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students), Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students), and Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.