GLENN O SWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Glenn O Swing Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Covington Independent school district, located in Covington, KY with about 498 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Glenn O Swing Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Glenn O. Swing Elementary, located in the heart of Covington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Covington Independent Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on equipping students with foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also integrating technology to prepare them for a modern educational landscape.
Beyond the classroom, Glenn O. Swing Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and character building. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and local organizations to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive, both inside and outside of school hours. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture, the staff aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic ambition, helping every child achieve their full potential within the Covington community.
For more information, contact Glenn O Swing Elementary at (859) 292-5821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5821
GLENN O SWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, KY with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Covington Independent
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 498 students
- White
- 47.6%
- Black or African American
- 26.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.