- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paducah, KY
Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210465001146
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Clark Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210465001146 · Paducah, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students)
Clark Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary School 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
- This school
Clark Elementary School
615 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
369 students
- Mcnabb Element 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- Paducah Head S 251
Paducah Head Start Preschool
251 students
What this shows Clark Elementary School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Clark Elementary School 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 Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paducah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary School'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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Paducah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcnabb Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Reidland Intermediate School
Standard public school
228 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Clark Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Paducah on the city page.
What other schools are in Paducah Independent?
Besides Clark Elementary School, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students), Paducah Middle School (632 students), and Morgan Elementary School (369 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.