North Jackson Elementary

2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Jackson Elementary School, located on North Jackson Highway in Glasgow, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barren County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development for young learners in the local community. The school environment typically emphasizes building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences.

In addition to its core curriculum, North Jackson Elementary is known for cultivating a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the well-being and character development of its student body. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a community-focused approach, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond. It remains a central pillar for families in the Glasgow area, committed to maintaining high standards of education and promoting a positive, inclusive culture for all children.

542

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
495 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.0 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barren County
Phone:	(270)629-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 60

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 76