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Glendover Elementary School

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Glendover Elementary School ranks 77 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Glendover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 463 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Fayette County School District, Glendover has consistently ranked among the top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools in recent years, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glendover Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong, with students consistently outperforming the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 57-77% of Glendover's 3rd-5th graders scored proficient or better in reading, 63-73% in math, and 52-66% in other subjects, compared to the district averages of 50-53% in reading, 45-49% in math, and 40-48% in other subjects. The school's 4th grade reading performance, with 77% of students scoring proficient or better, is especially noteworthy, far exceeding the district and state averages.

While Glendover's academic achievements are impressive, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.2% to 28% in recent years, is an area of concern. This is higher than the district and state averages, and may negatively impact student learning and achievement. Interestingly, nearby schools with lower academic performance, such as Tates Creek Elementary, Southern Elementary, and Lansdowne Elementary, have higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their lower test scores.

482

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,778

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

710 Glendover Rd
Lexington, KY 40502-2846

(859) 381-3403

District: Fayette County

Students who attend Glendover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Morton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

20.7%

African American:

10.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 79th percentile in 2024 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (63% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Kentucky elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 89th (2025) from a 79th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg48%

Kentucky avg44%

77^th of 685

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 39Elementary Schools in the Fayette County

74^th of 157Fayette County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	77 of 685	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.9	145 of 685	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	119 of 687	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	141 of 684	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	92 of 517	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	70 of 700	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.0	54 of 691	92.2%	★★★★★
2017	85.2	57 of 694	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	89.9	27 of 690	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	87.8	37 of 698	94.7%	★★★★★
2014	85.5	47 of 705	93.3%	★★★★★
2013	94.8	12 of 719	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	87.5	39 of 713	94.5%	★★★★★
2011	87.7	36 of 688	94.8%	★★★★★
2010	89.0	30 of 683	95.6%	★★★★★
2009	89.1	37 of 658	94.4%	★★★★★
2008	84.2	63 of 651	90.3%	★★★★★
2007	91.3	29 of 638	95.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	64.9	27 of 118	77.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	30.6	325 of 474	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.5	145 of 445	67.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	35.7	42 of 65	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.1	21 of 96	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	42.4	46 of 81	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	30 of 648	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	76.9	96 of 644	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	65 of 639	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	126 of 641	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	40 of 312	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	36 of 671	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	32 of 663	95.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	67 of 168	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	25 of 135	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	35.3	78 of 120	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.8	62 of 114	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.5	58 of 152	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.8	33 of 153	78.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	269 of 672	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	283 of 665	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	320 of 670	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.1	361 of 667	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.4	187 of 275	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.6	154 of 664	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	129 of 631	79.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	118 of 653	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.5	186 of 652	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.4	201 of 652	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	134 of 657	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	123 of 325	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.5	150 of 676	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	94 of 665	85.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	64.4	71 of 279	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	62 of 661	90.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	8 of 659	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	82.0	73 of 659	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	44 of 658	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	12 of 656	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	22 of 337	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	11 of 592	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	10 of 593	98.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)99th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)95th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)82nd percentile-7 vs school

African American (2022)77th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)75th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile-29 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)60th percentile-29 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)35th percentile-47 vs school

Disabled (2019)31st percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+23 vs state

Reading66%+17 vs state

Science66%+29 vs state

Social Studies55%+17 vs state

Editing and Mechanics55%+8 vs state

Writing52%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Glendover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Glendover Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3403	482	39	12.3	42.9%	254 (52.7%)	49 (10.2%)	100 (20.7%)	47 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.4%)	84.5	77^th of 685 public elementary schools	88.8%		71.9	145^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.8%	68	64.0	73.0	63.0	57.0	77.0	64.0	66.0	52.0	55.0	55.0	$25,778	$512	$949	$1,461	$18,406	$2,919	$21,325
Julius Marks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3277 Pepperhill Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3470	444	34	13.0	68.9%	167 (37.6%)	131 (29.5%)	85 (19.1%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.7%)	30.3	503^rd of 685 public elementary schools	26.6%		26.7	525^th of 685 public elementary schools	23.4%	22	29.0	47.0	31.0	35.0	50.0	39.0	26.0	34.0	31.0	33.0	$24,127	$731	$1,114	$1,845	$16,461	$3,021	$19,482
Lansdowne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	336 Redding Rd	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3500	610	47	12.9	71.6%	206 (33.8%)	191 (31.3%)	122 (20.0%)	38 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.5%)	16.3	597^th of 685 public elementary schools	12.8%		19.1	577^th of 685 public elementary schools	15.8%	20	28.0	32.0	26.0	39.0	34.0	33.0	23.0	18.0	23.0	18.0	$23,658	$732	$986	$1,718	$15,821	$2,974	$18,795
Cassidy Elementary School	Public	K-5	1125 Tates Creek Road	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3018	632	44	14.3	31.6%	414 (65.5%)	78 (12.3%)	72 (11.4%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.4%)	93	18^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.7	9^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.7%	9	80.0	80.0	66.0	80.0	76.0	69.0	62.0	68.0	57.0	66.0	$22,407	$896	$949	$1,845	$14,794	$2,968	$17,761
Tates Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 Centre Pkwy	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3606	626	49	12.6	78.1%	182 (29.1%)	245 (39.1%)	110 (17.6%)	16 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (11.0%)	35.6	459^th of 685 public elementary schools	33.0%		22	559^th of 685 public elementary schools	18.4%	100	33.0	34.0	29.0	40.0	44.0	51.0	32.0	43.0	34.0	41.0	$24,194	$872	$1,120	$1,991	$16,272	$3,000	$19,272
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	301 Woodland Ave	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3516	567	37	15.4	28.7%	298 (52.6%)	80 (14.1%)	122 (21.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.4%)	91.2	35^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.9%		88.5	42^nd of 685 public elementary schools	93.9%	7	59.0	68.0	67.0	69.0	71.0	74.0	52.0	73.0	67.0	74.0	$21,929	$582	$949	$1,532	$14,838	$2,759	$17,597
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Wilson Downing Rd	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3589	476	39	12.0	71.0%	156 (32.8%)	137 (28.8%)	94 (19.7%)	29 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	57 (12.0%)	29	509^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.7%		28.1	514^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.0%	5	18.0	31.0	39.0	35.0	39.0	41.0	31.0	39.0	37.0	34.0	$25,625	$726	$1,045	$1,772	$17,858	$3,053	$20,911
Clays Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	2319 Clays Mill Rd	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3355	527	39	13.5	27.1%	407 (77.2%)	21 (4.0%)	39 (7.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.3%)	96.1	7^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.0%		93.2	15^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.8%	8	71.0	69.0	81.0	63.0	80.0	91.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	89.0	$24,466	$1,099	$990	$2,088	$16,576	$2,871	$19,447
Picadome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1642 Harrodsburg Rd	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3563	434	37	11.7	58.5%	202 (46.5%)	129 (29.7%)	54 (12.4%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.3%)	34.1	469^th of 685 public elementary schools	31.5%		34	463^rd of 685 public elementary schools	32.4%	6	34.0	43.0	28.0	51.0	54.0	32.0	35.0	37.0	22.0	29.0	$24,484	$882	$979	$1,861	$16,552	$3,083	$19,636
Homebound Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	2	15	.1		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Glendover Elementary School

Is Glendover Elementary School a good school?

Glendover Elementary School ranks 77^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glendover Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 482 students attended Glendover Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Glendover Elementary School?

Students at Glendover Elementary School are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Glendover Elementary School in?

Fayette County

What schools do graduates of Glendover Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glendover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Middle School

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