Enrollment
64
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
64:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+321% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Success Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Success Academy
Success Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 64 students.
Class loads run heavy: 64:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 321% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 64 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Its district draws 21.4% 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): Success Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (64:1 vs 14.8:1).
Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students) and Glasgow High School (608 students) alongside Success Academy.
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 Success Academy compares
Success Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,490
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glasgow Independent, which includes Success Academy.
$12,490
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~64 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Success Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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