- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
South Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210222001565
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Green Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Green Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Green Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Green Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210222001565 · Glasgow, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 13.2:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (618 students)
South Green Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Green Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
618 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
608 students
- Glasgow Middle
Glasgow Middle School
545 students
- This school
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
- Happy Valley L 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows South Green Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Green Elementary School compares
South Green 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,265
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, South Green Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glasgow Independent reports $13,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 South Green 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
- 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
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
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Green Elementary School
How many students attend South Green Elementary School?
South Green Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Green Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 South Green Elementary School?
59.9% of students at South Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Green Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Green Elementary School?
South Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Green Elementary School rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, South Green Elementary School ranks #10 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 Glasgow Independent?
Besides South Green Elementary School, Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students), Glasgow High School (608 students), and Glasgow Middle School (545 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.