Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School

50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur P Momot Elementary School, Cumberland Head Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
241 students attend Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School offer ?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School part of?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is part of Plattsburgh City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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