Red Cross Elementary School
Tel:
(270)659-2400
- Red Cross Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Red Cross Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Red Cross Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Red Cross Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Red Cross Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #885 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 90% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barren County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Red Cross Elementary School is Barren County High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barren County Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Green Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glasgow South Green Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
0.4 miles
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)651-3806 0.4 PK-5 587 - Glasgow Barren County Area Technology Center Vocational School
1.3 miles
491 Trojan Tr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)651-2196 1.3 n/a n/a - Glasgow Barren County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1274 students
1.3 miles
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)651-6315 1.3 9-12 1274 - Glasgow Barren County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 689 students
1.3 miles
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)651-4909 1.3 7-8 689 - Glasgow Bavel Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 245 students
1.6 miles
113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)670-3301 1.6 6-12 245
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