Enrollment
618
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210222001991
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 618 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glasgow's public schools, it stands alongside Red Cross Elementary School (679 students): Highland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.8:1).
Glasgow Independent also operates Glasgow High School (608 students) and Glasgow Middle School (545 students) alongside Highland Elementary 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 Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Highland Elementary 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 Highland Elementary 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 Highland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Highland Elementary 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 other schools in Glasgow
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Cross Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
North Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
South Green Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hiseville Elementary School
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Temple Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~618 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Highland Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Highland Elementary School rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 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 schools in Glasgow on the city page.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Highland Elementary School, Glasgow Independent also operates Glasgow High School (608 students), Glasgow Middle School (545 students), and South Green Elementary School (487 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.
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