- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paducah, KY
Mcnabb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnabb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210465001150
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnabb Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnabb Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Mcnabb Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 210465001150 · Paducah, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.4:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students)
Mcnabb Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mcnabb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paducah Tilghm
Paducah Tilghman High School
860 students
- Paducah Middle
Paducah Middle School
632 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
615 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
369 students
- This school 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- Paducah Head S 251
Paducah Head Start Preschool
251 students
What this shows Mcnabb Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnabb Elementary School compares
Mcnabb Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
White 20.7%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Mcnabb Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paducah Independent reports $15,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcnabb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paducah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnabb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Paducah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Reidland Intermediate School
Standard public school
228 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnabb Elementary School
How many students attend Mcnabb Elementary School?
Mcnabb Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% 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 Mcnabb Elementary School?
89.1% of students at Mcnabb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnabb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnabb Elementary School is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnabb Elementary School?
Mcnabb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Mcnabb Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Paducah on the city page.
What other schools are in Paducah Independent?
Besides Mcnabb Elementary School, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students), Paducah Middle School (632 students), and Clark Elementary School (615 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.