- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lone Oak Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210396001010 · Paducah, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 13.8:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken County High School (1,882 students)
Lone Oak Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lone Oak Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccracken Coun
Mccracken County High School
1,882 students
- This school 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
- Heath Elementa 498
Heath Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Lone Oak Middle School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Oak Middle School compares
Lone Oak Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~702 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.