- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Red Cross Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Cross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030000052
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Cross Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Cross Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cross Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Red Cross Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210030000052 · Glasgow, KY Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 14.8:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Barren County High School (1,220 students)
Red Cross Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Red Cross Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barren County
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- This school
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- Barren County
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- North Jackson
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 Red Cross Elementary School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Cross Elementary School compares
Red Cross Elementary School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Red Cross Elementary School 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 Red Cross Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Cross Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Cross Elementary School
How many students attend Red Cross Elementary School?
Red Cross Elementary School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cross Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Red Cross Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Red Cross Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Cross Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Cross Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Cross Elementary School?
Red Cross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Red Cross Elementary School rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cross Elementary School ranks #4 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 Red Cross Elementary School, Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students), Barren County Middle School (649 students), and North Jackson Elementary (537 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.