Excellent
#100 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 8% in state
Clark Elementary School
Elementary School · Paducah Independent · Paducah, KY
A Paducah Independent elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3401 Buckner Lane, Paducah, KY 42001
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clark Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paducah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,868
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| St Mary School SystemPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Mcnabb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paducah Independent
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Elementary School is listed in Paducah Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paducah, KY, part of Paducah Independent, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Elementary School
What grades does Clark Elementary School serve?
Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Elementary School rank in KY?
Clark Elementary School ranks #100 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Clark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clark Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Clark Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (270) 444-5730
- Area population (ZIP 42001)
- 30,816
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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