Glendover Elementary School

710 Glendover Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glendover Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (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:

School Overview

Glendover Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Glendover Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendover Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#104 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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50%
30%
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54%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
21%
8%
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Black
10%
11%
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White
52%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Glendover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #104 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Glendover Elementary School?
523 students attend Glendover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Glendover Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% 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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5   10/1/2016
Exellent school and teachers
- Posted by Parent - mazen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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