Enrollment
537
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
North Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030002232
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jackson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Jackson Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030002232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Jackson Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Jackson Elementary
North Jackson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 537 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 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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): North Jackson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students) and Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) alongside North Jackson 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 North Jackson Elementary compares
North Jackson 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, North Jackson Elementary 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 North Jackson Elementary.
$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 North Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jackson Elementary'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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
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 (~537 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Jackson Elementary
How many students attend North Jackson Elementary?
North Jackson Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Jackson Elementary?
45.0% of students at North Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Jackson Elementary is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jackson Elementary?
North Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Jackson Elementary rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson Elementary ranks #8 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 North Jackson Elementary a good school?
North Jackson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Barren County?
Besides North Jackson Elementary, 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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