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#207 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 16% in state

Red Cross Elementary School

Elementary School · Barren County · Glasgow, KY

A Barren County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

215 Parkview Drive, Glasgow, KY 42141

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.2% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,580
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Red Cross Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Red Cross Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glasgow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,188

Median home value

$170,700

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori Academy of GlasgowPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi8Compare →
South Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.7 mi558Compare →
BavelEnrollment path unverified6.11–121.4 mi217Compare →
Austin Tracy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–6Not available341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Barren County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$13,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Cross Elementary School is listed in Barren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Cross Elementary School

Red Cross Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glasgow, KY, part of Barren County, serving approximately 697 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Cross Elementary School

What grades does Red Cross Elementary School serve?

Red Cross Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Red Cross Elementary School?

Red Cross Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cross Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Cross Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Cross Elementary School rank in KY?

Red Cross Elementary School ranks #207 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Red Cross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Cross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Red Cross Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Cross Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Red Cross Elementary School a charter school?

No, Red Cross Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Cross Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Red Cross Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Cross Elementary School?

63.7% of students at Red Cross Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Barren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 42141)
32,133
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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