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Choices Educational Center

School · Paducah Independent

800 Caldwell St, Paducah, KY 42003

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

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About Choices Educational Center

Choices Educational Center is a public school in Paducah, KY, part of Paducah Independent. Choices Educational Center serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

Structured state assessment records for Choices Educational Center show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

What Parents Should Know

At 26 students, Choices Educational Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Choices Educational Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

School Profile

Limited Data

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 26 students
Type: Public
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.5:1
Address: 800 Caldwell St, Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: (270) 444-5790
Data Year: SY 2022-23

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Test Scores KY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 10.0% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 18.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 14 test records from KY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2015

Math

10%

ELA

30%

2016

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2017

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2018

Math

10%

ELA

30%

2019

Math

10%

ELA

30%

2022

Math

10%

ELA

10%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.

How Choices Educational Center Compares

See how Choices Educational Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Advanced STEM

1/5

Subjects offered

Gifted & Talented

Yes

Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

85%

Teaching Staff

7:1 student-teacher ratio

4 teachers

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1 of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Gifted & Talented Program Available

This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

800 Caldwell St, Paducah, KY 42003

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Choices Educational Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST MARY SCHOOL SYSTEM (rated 7.7/10, 3.1 miles away). Additionally, COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-12 (rated 6.3/10, 7.8 miles away). For more schools in Paducah, see our Paducah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah	0.4 mi	241	6.1
Morgan Elementary School Paducah	1.5 mi	375	8.2
Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah	1.5 mi	840	7.0
McNabb Elementary School Paducah	1.7 mi	347	4.7
Paducah Middle School Paducah	2.3 mi	628	7.5
Clark Elementary School Paducah	2.5 mi	608	8.5
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paducah	2.9 mi	173	6.7
ST MARY SCHOOL SYSTEM Paducah	3.1 mi	335	7.7
Brookport Elementary School Brookport	4.0 mi	153	7.2
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah	3.7 mi	489	8.8
McCracken Regional School Paducah	4.3 mi	23	—
Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah	4.5 mi	538	8.5
Lone Oak Middle School Paducah	4.7 mi	767	8.3
Lone Oak Intermediate School Paducah	4.7 mi	426	8.2
Reidland Middle School Paducah	5.2 mi	320	7.6
Reidland Intermediate School Paducah	5.2 mi	234	8.7
Unity Elem School Brookport	6.0 mi	134	7.7
Reidland Elementary School Paducah	5.6 mi	566	7.2
Concord Elementary School Paducah	5.4 mi	609	8.0
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-12 Paducah	7.8 mi	355	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 42003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,052

Median Home Value

$160,700

Median Rent

$696/mo

Population

29,384

College Educated

21.7%

Homeownership

69.3%

Avg Commute

16.8 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Choices Educational Center

What grades does Choices Educational Center serve?

Choices Educational Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Choices Educational Center?

Choices Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choices Educational Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Choices Educational Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Choices Educational Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choices Educational Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Choices Educational Center a charter school?

No, Choices Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choices Educational Center a Title I school?

No, Choices Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choices Educational Center?

84.6% of students at Choices Educational Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.