Enrollment
72
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Paducah, KY
Mccracken Open Campus School
Federal NCES profile for Mccracken Open Campus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210396001801
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccracken Open Campus School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Paducah · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 72:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccracken Open Campus School has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Open Campus School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
72:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+374% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccracken Open Campus School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccracken Open Campus School
Mccracken Open Campus School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in West Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 72:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 374% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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: 28 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among West Paducah's public schools, it stands alongside Heath Elementary School (498 students): Mccracken Open Campus School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (72:1 vs 16.1:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) alongside Mccracken Open Campus 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 Mccracken Open Campus School compares
Mccracken Open Campus 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 | 72:1 | ▲ 374% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
72:1
students per teacher
- 374% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 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 66.7%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Mccracken Open Campus School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Mccracken Open Campus 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 Mccracken Open Campus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccracken Open Campus 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 other schools in West Paducah
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~72 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mccracken Open Campus School
How many students attend Mccracken Open Campus School?
Mccracken Open Campus School has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in West Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Open Campus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Open Campus School is 72:1, which is 374% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 359% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccracken Open Campus School?
73.2% of students at Mccracken Open Campus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccracken Open Campus School?
The largest demographic group at Mccracken Open Campus School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in West Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccracken Open Campus School?
Mccracken Open Campus School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mccracken Open Campus School rank among public schools in West Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Open Campus School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Paducah, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Paducah on the city page.
Is Mccracken Open Campus School a good school?
Mccracken Open Campus School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. 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 Mccracken Open Campus 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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