Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glendover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glendover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Glendover Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glendover Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendover Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
10%
11%
White
54%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendover Elementary School's ranking?
Glendover Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Glendover Elementary School often compared to?
Glendover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julius Marks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Glendover Elementary School?
456 students attend Glendover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Glendover Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendover Elementary School?
Glendover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glendover Elementary School offer ?
Glendover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendover Elementary School part of?
Glendover Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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