Red Cross Elementary School

215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141

Rating

Top 30%

Red Cross Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Red Cross Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Red Cross Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

622 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Red Cross Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Red Cross Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#247 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Red Cross Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

44%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Cross Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Cross 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

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

87%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Red Cross Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Red Cross Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Red Cross Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Barren County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Cross Elementary School's ranking?

Red Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Red Cross Elementary School?

622 students attend Red Cross Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Red Cross Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Cross Elementary School?

Red Cross Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Red Cross Elementary School offer ?

Red Cross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Red Cross Elementary School part of?

Red Cross Elementary School is part of Barren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education