Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenn O Swing Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenn O Swing 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glenn O Swing Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glenn O Swing Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn O Swing Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
23%
11%
White
35%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn O Swing Elementary School's ranking?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Glenn O Swing Elementary School often compared to?
Glenn O Swing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Caywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Glenn O Swing Elementary School?
406 students attend Glenn O Swing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Glenn O Swing Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn O Swing Elementary School?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenn O Swing Elementary School offer ?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenn O Swing Elementary School part of?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School is part of Covington Independent School District.
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