- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Concord Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Concord Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210396001001
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Concord Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210396001001 · Paducah, KY Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 16.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken County High School (1,882 students)
Concord Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Concord Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccracken Coun
Mccracken County High School
1,882 students
- Lone Oak Middl 702
Lone Oak Middle School
702 students
- This school 606
Concord Elementary School
606 students
- Reidland Eleme 548
Reidland Elementary School
548 students
- Hendron Lone O 498
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
498 students
- Heath Elementa 498
Heath Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Concord Elementary School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Concord Elementary School compares
Concord 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Concord Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccracken County reports $13,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Concord Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heath Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Paducah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Choices Educational Center
Alternative education program
42 students 14:1 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Concord Elementary School
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Concord Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Concord Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Concord Elementary School rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #4 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 Mccracken County?
Besides Concord Elementary School, Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students), Lone Oak Middle School (702 students), and Reidland Elementary School (548 students). See the Mccracken County district page for the complete list.