- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, KY
Glenn O Swing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenn O Swing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210135000275
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn O Swing Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn O Swing Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn O Swing Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Glenn O Swing Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210135000275 · Covington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.5:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Glenn O Swing Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Glenn O Swing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes High Sc
Holmes High School
855 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- This school
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- Ninth District 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows Glenn O Swing Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenn O Swing Elementary compares
Glenn O Swing Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Glenn O Swing Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenn O Swing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninth District Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn O Swing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Covington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sixth District Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
John G Carlisle Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ninth District Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Latonia Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenn O Swing Elementary
How many students attend Glenn O Swing Elementary?
Glenn O Swing Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn O Swing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn O Swing Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Glenn O Swing Elementary?
78.4% of students at Glenn O Swing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn O Swing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenn O Swing Elementary is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn O Swing Elementary?
Glenn O Swing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Glenn O Swing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn O Swing Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington Independent?
Besides Glenn O Swing Elementary, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Holmes Middle School (631 students), and Sixth District Elementary School (454 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.