Enrollment
228
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paducah, KY
Reidland Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Reidland Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210396002419
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reidland Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reidland Intermediate School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reidland Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reidland Intermediate School
Reidland Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Clark Elementary School (615 students): Reidland Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) alongside Reidland Intermediate 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 Reidland Intermediate School compares
Reidland Intermediate 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Reidland Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Reidland Intermediate 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 Reidland Intermediate 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reidland Intermediate 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 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
Mcnabb Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 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 (~228 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reidland Intermediate School
How many students attend Reidland Intermediate School?
Reidland Intermediate School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reidland Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reidland Intermediate School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reidland Intermediate School?
63.1% of students at Reidland Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reidland Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Reidland Intermediate School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reidland Intermediate School?
Reidland Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Reidland Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Reidland Intermediate School a good school?
Reidland Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Reidland Intermediate 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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