- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210222002215
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 64:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #11 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Success Academy shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210222002215 · Glasgow, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 64:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (618 students)
Success Academy shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Success Academy 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
- South Green El
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- This school 64
Success Academy
64 students
- Happy Valley L 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Success Academy reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy compares
Success Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 64:1 | ▲ 321% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
64:1
students per teacher
- 321% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Success Academy 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 Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy'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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy is 64:1, which is 321% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 308% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Success Academy?
68.5% of students at Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy?
Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Success Academy rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #11 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 Success Academy, 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.