- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Jackson Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210030002232 · Glasgow, KY Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.8:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Barren County High School (1,220 students)
North Jackson Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barren County
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- Red Cross Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- Barren County
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- This school
North Jackson Elementary
537 students
- Eastern Elemen 347
Eastern Elementary School
347 students
- Austin Tracy E 346
Austin Tracy Elementary School
346 students
What this shows North Jackson Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jackson Elementary compares
North Jackson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Barren County reports $13,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~537 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.