Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur P Momot Elementary School, Cumberland Head Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
241 students attend Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School offer ?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School part of?
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School is part of Plattsburgh City School District.
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