Enrollment
702
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paducah, KY
Lone Oak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Oak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210396001010
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Oak Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Oak Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Oak Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Oak Middle School
Lone Oak Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 702 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 702 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paducah's middle schools, it stands alongside Paducah Middle School (632 students): Lone Oak Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Concord Elementary School (606 students) alongside Lone Oak Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lone Oak Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Lone Oak Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heath Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Oak Middle 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Paducah
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Oak Middle School
How many students attend Lone Oak Middle School?
Lone Oak Middle School has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Oak Middle School?
44.1% of students at Lone Oak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Oak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Oak Middle School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Oak Middle School?
Lone Oak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Paducah on the city page.
Is Lone Oak Middle School a good school?
Lone Oak Middle School earns 53/100 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 Middle School, Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students), Concord Elementary School (606 students), and Reidland Elementary School (548 students). See the Mccracken County district page for the complete list.
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