- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Lone Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210396001009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Oak Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Oak Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lone Oak Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 210396001009 · Paducah, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 17.1:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken County High School (1,882 students)
Lone Oak Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lone Oak 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
- Concord Elemen 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
- This school 495
Lone Oak Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Lone Oak Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Oak Elementary School compares
Lone Oak 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Lone Oak 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 Lone Oak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Oak 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Lone Oak Elementary School?
Lone Oak Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Oak Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Lone Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Oak Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Oak Elementary School?
Lone Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lone Oak Elementary School rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Elementary School ranks #6 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 Lone Oak Elementary School, Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students), Lone Oak Middle School (702 students), and Concord Elementary School (606 students). See the Mccracken County district page for the complete list.