- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Mccracken Regional School
Federal NCES profile for Mccracken Regional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210396001862
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccracken Regional School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccracken Regional School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Regional School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mccracken Regional School shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-34.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210396001862 · Paducah, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 31:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken County High School (1,882 students)
Mccracken Regional School shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-34.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mccracken Regional 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 31
Mccracken Regional School
31 students
What this shows Mccracken Regional School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccracken Regional School compares
Mccracken Regional School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 104% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 81% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Mccracken Regional 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 Mccracken Regional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccracken Regional 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
Lone Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 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
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccracken Regional School
How many students attend Mccracken Regional School?
Mccracken Regional School has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Regional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Regional School is 31:1, which is 104% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccracken Regional School?
11.4% of students at Mccracken Regional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccracken Regional School?
The largest demographic group at Mccracken Regional School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccracken Regional School?
Mccracken Regional School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mccracken Regional School rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Regional School ranks #7 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 Mccracken Regional 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.