Glenn O Swing Elementary

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

407

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenn O Swing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	88
Black	93
Asian	1
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	2

White
149 (36.6 %)
Black
93 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
88 (21.6 %)
Two or More
74 (18.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
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:	Covington Independent
Phone:	(859)292-5821
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 53