Red Cross Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 659-2400
- Red Cross Elementary School serves 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Red Cross Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Red Cross Elementary School's student population of 688 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 | 688 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Red Cross Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Red Cross Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #373 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 89% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barren County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 535 students
0.4 miles
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806 0.4 PK-5 535 - 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 | 1,291 student
1.3 miles
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315 1.3 9-12 1,291 - Glasgow Barren County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 756 students
1.3 miles
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909 1.3 7-8 756 - Glasgow Bavel Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 236 students
1.6 miles
113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 670-3301 1.6 6-12 236
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