Eastern Elementary School

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Eastern Elementary School, located at 4601 New Salem Rd in Glasgow, Kentucky, is a public primary school serving students within the Barren County School District. As a foundational pillar in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment where educators emphasize not only academic excellence but also the social-emotional growth of their students.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Eastern Elementary is actively involved in the Glasgow community, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and collaborative partnerships between families and faculty. The school utilizes a variety of resources and modern teaching strategies to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning. By maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and student engagement, Eastern Elementary remains a vital institution for families in the Barren County area.

347

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Two or More	7

White
322 (92.8%)
Hispanic
14 (4.0%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Black
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barren County
Phone:	(270)678-2722
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 47