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Choices Educational Center
School · Paducah Independent
800 Caldwell St, Paducah, KY 42003
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
8.0 / 10
Very strong
About Choices Educational Center
Choices Educational Center is a public school in Paducah, KY, part of the Paducah Independent. The school serves approximately 26 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 20% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,052, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 26 students, Choices Educational Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Choices Educational Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction 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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores KY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 4 test records from KY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 30% (2019) to 10% (2022).
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 | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Morgan Elementary School Paducah | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| McNabb Elementary School Paducah | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Paducah Middle School Paducah | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Clark Elementary School Paducah | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paducah | 2.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL SYSTEM Paducah | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Brookport Elementary School Brookport | 4.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah | 3.7 mi | 7.2 |
| McCracken Regional School Paducah | 4.3 mi | — |
| Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah | 4.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Lone Oak Middle School Paducah | 4.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Lone Oak Intermediate School Paducah | 4.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Reidland Middle School Paducah | 5.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Reidland Intermediate School Paducah | 5.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Unity Elem School Brookport | 6.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Reidland Elementary School Paducah | 5.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Concord Elementary School Paducah | 5.4 mi | 7.1 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-12 Paducah | 7.8 mi | 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Choices Educational Center has a median household income of $54,052. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $160,700, with a median rent of $696/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.8%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Binet School Louisville, KY | — |
| Cumberland Hall School Hopkinsville, KY | — |
| EAST END CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Scottsville, KY | — |
| FRANKLIN MENNONITE SCHOOL Franklin, KY | — |
| Guardian Angel Fort Mitchell, KY | — |
| Home of the Innocents Discovery Louisville, KY | — |
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 the most recent state assessment data, Choices Educational Center has 10.0% math proficiency and 20.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,095/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Paducah). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McCracken County
- Phone
- (270) 444-5790
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Paducah Independent- District Enrollment
- 3,065
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,048
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