- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paducah, KY
Reidland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reidland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210396001011
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reidland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reidland Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Reidland Elementary School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210396001011 · Paducah, KY Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.4:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken County High School (1,882 students)
Reidland Elementary School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Reidland Elementary 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
- This school 548
Reidland Elementary School
548 students
- Hendron Lone O 498
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
498 students
- Heath Elementa 498
Heath Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Reidland Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reidland Elementary School compares
Reidland Elementary School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Reidland Elementary 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 Reidland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heath Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reidland Elementary 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
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
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reidland Elementary School
How many students attend Reidland Elementary School?
Reidland Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reidland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reidland Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Reidland Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Reidland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reidland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reidland Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reidland Elementary School?
Reidland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Reidland Elementary School rank among schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Elementary School ranks #3 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 Reidland Elementary 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.