How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center | McCracken Open Campus School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barlow, KY | West Paducah, KY |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 93 | 72 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 36:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.4% | 76.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center | McCracken Open Campus School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,101 | $13,196 |
| District | Ballard County Schools | McCracken County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center | McCracken Open Campus School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 66.7% |
| African American | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 12.9% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center | McCracken Open Campus School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 102:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 73.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.