Enrollment
322
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Hiseville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hiseville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030000050
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiseville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiseville Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiseville Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiseville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiseville Elementary School
Hiseville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.8% 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): Hiseville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students) and Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) alongside Hiseville 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 Hiseville Elementary School compares
Hiseville 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$12,517
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Hiseville Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barren County, which includes Hiseville Elementary School.
$12,517
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 23.8%
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 Hiseville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiseville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 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
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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hiseville Elementary School
How many students attend Hiseville Elementary School?
Hiseville Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiseville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiseville Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiseville Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Hiseville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiseville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hiseville Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiseville Elementary School?
Hiseville Elementary 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 Hiseville Elementary School rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiseville Elementary School ranks #7 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 Hiseville Elementary School a good school?
Hiseville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Barren County?
Besides Hiseville Elementary School, Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students), Red Cross Elementary School (679 students), and Barren County Middle School (649 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.
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