Glendover Elementary School

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glendover Elementary School, located in the Kenwick neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating within the Fayette County Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Glendover is recognized for its active school community and parent involvement, which help create a collaborative atmosphere for learning. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while offering various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and talents. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Glendover plays a vital role in the daily lives of families in the 40502 area, consistently striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glendover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	100
Black	49
Asian	47
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
254 (52.7%)
Hispanic
100 (20.7%)
Black
49 (10.2%)
Asian
47 (9.8%)
Two or More
31 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3403
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 27

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glendover Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glendover Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	48.3%
Male	249	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)