Enrollment
392
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn O Swing Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn O Swing Elementary
Glenn O Swing Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Covington, Kentucky, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.4% of students qualify for free meals, 32% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sixth District Elementary School (454 students): Glenn O Swing Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students) and Holmes Middle School (631 students) alongside Glenn O Swing Elementary.
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 Glenn O Swing Elementary compares
Glenn O Swing Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington Independent, which includes Glenn O Swing Elementary.
$15,667
Per student
+19%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 23.4%
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 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~392 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glenn O Swing Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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