Enrollment
437
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paducah, KY
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Oak Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210396002374
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Oak Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Oak Intermediate School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396002374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Oak Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Oak Intermediate School
Lone Oak Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paducah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clark Elementary School (615 students): Lone Oak Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) alongside Lone Oak Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lone Oak Intermediate School compares
Lone Oak Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Lone Oak Intermediate School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Lone Oak Intermediate School.
$12,421
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lone Oak Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Larger | Higher 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 Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 elementary schools in Paducah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 15.4:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Oak Intermediate School
How many students attend Lone Oak Intermediate School?
Lone Oak Intermediate School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Intermediate School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Oak Intermediate School?
51.4% of students at Lone Oak Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Oak Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Oak Intermediate School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Oak Intermediate School?
Lone Oak Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lone Oak Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Intermediate School ranks #3 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.
Is Lone Oak Intermediate School a good school?
Lone Oak Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mccracken County?
Besides Lone Oak Intermediate 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.
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