Enrollment
334
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnabb Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnabb Elementary School
Mcnabb Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 334 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Paducah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clark Elementary School (615 students): Mcnabb Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students) and Paducah Middle School (632 students) alongside Mcnabb Elementary 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 Mcnabb Elementary School compares
Mcnabb Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paducah Independent, which includes Mcnabb Elementary School.
$13,678
Per student
+4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 44.9%
Federal 26.1%
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 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~334 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcnabb Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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