- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Paducah Head Start Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210465001571
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paducah Head Start Preschool earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paducah Head Start Preschool has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Head Start Preschool ranks #1 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Paducah Head Start Preschool held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210465001571 · Paducah, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 15.7:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students)
Paducah Head Start Preschool held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paducah Head Start Preschool 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
- Mcnabb Element 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- This school 251
Paducah Head Start Preschool
251 students
What this shows Paducah Head Start Preschool reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paducah Head Start Preschool compares
Paducah Head Start Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 47.0%
White 23.5%
Two or More 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Paducah Head Start Preschool is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Paducah Independent reports $15,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paducah Head Start Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paducah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paducah Head Start Preschool'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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Choices Educational Center
Alternative education program
42 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mccracken Regional School
Alternative education program
31 students 31:1 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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paducah Head Start Preschool
How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Paducah Head Start Preschool is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paducah Head Start Preschool?
85.0% of students at Paducah Head Start Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Paducah Head Start Preschool is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paducah Head Start Preschool rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Head Start Preschool ranks #1 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 Paducah Independent?
Besides Paducah Head Start Preschool, 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.