Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenn O Swing 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 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 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenn O Swing Elementary serves a central area in Covington, KY, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
- 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
School Overview
Glenn O Swing Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Glenn O Swing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn O Swing Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1989–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn O Swing Elementary School's ranking?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
392 students attend Glenn O Swing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Glenn O Swing Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenn O Swing Elementary School?
Glenn O Swing Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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