Glasgow Elementary School

Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glasgow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glasgow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Glasgow Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Glasgow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glasgow Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#2045 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
40%
6-9%
43%
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glasgow Elementary School's ranking?
Glasgow Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Glasgow Elementary School often compared to?
Glasgow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danforth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Glasgow Elementary School?
253 students attend Glasgow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Glasgow Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glasgow Elementary School?
Glasgow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glasgow Elementary School offer ?
Glasgow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glasgow Elementary School part of?
Glasgow Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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