Enrollment
31
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+104% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccracken Regional School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccracken Regional School
Mccracken Regional School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 104% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Kentucky average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
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 public schools, it stands alongside Concord Elementary School (606 students): Mccracken Regional School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 16.8:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) alongside Mccracken Regional 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 Regional School compares
Mccracken Regional 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Mccracken Regional 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 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
- 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 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
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Mccracken Regional School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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