How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Thomas Independent | Paducah Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Thomas, Kentucky | Paducah, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 3,127 | 3,119 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Thomas Independent | Paducah Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,975 | $15,048 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.2% | 26.1% |
| State Revenue | 52.9% | 44.9% |
| Local Revenue | 44.9% | 29.0% |
Fort Thomas Independent
Federal State Local
Paducah Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Thomas Independent | Paducah Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 32.5% |
| African American | 1.4% | 45.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.4% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.8% | 64.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Thomas Independent | Paducah Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 395.8:1 | 390.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.2% | 32.1% |
School Types
Fort Thomas Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Paducah Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.