Glenford Elementary School

336 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Glenford Elementary School, located at 128 E High St in Glenford, Ohio, is a small, community-focused educational institution serving the local area as part of the Northern Local School District. As a primary school, it serves as a foundational hub for young learners in the village, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social development, and community engagement. Its location in the quiet, rural setting of Perry County reflects its role as a neighborhood anchor where teachers and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students.

The school is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By providing a traditional elementary curriculum, Glenford Elementary aims to build a solid educational base while preparing children for their transition into the upper-level schools within the district. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and systemic support while maintaining the distinct, welcoming character of a small-town learning environment.

336

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	3
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
322 (95.8 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Northern Local
Phone:	(740)659-2209
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 49

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 2