- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Choices Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Choices Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210465002364
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choices Educational Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Choices Educational Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choices Educational Center ranks #2 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Choices Educational Center shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-29.7%).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210465002364 · Paducah, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 14:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students)
Choices Educational Center shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-29.7%). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Choices Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paducah Tilghm
Paducah Tilghman High School
860 students
- Paducah Middle
Paducah Middle School
632 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
615 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
369 students
- Mcnabb Element 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- This school 42
Choices Educational Center
42 students
What this shows Choices Educational Center reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choices Educational Center compares
Choices Educational Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 55% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
92.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 14.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Choices Educational Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paducah Independent reports $15,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choices Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paducah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choices Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Paducah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Reidland Elementary School
Standard public school
548 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Lone Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Standard public school
251 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative education program
31 students 31:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choices Educational Center
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choices Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Choices Educational Center is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choices Educational Center?
91.9% of students at Choices Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choices Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Choices Educational Center is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Choices Educational Center rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Choices Educational Center ranks #2 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paducah on the city page.
What other schools are in Paducah Independent?
Besides Choices Educational Center, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students), Paducah Middle School (632 students), and Clark Elementary School (615 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.