Excellent
#60 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 5% in state
Heath Elementary School
Elementary School · Mccracken County · West Paducah, KY
A Mccracken County elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd, West Paducah, KY 42086
- Math 65% proficient (2025)
- Reading 69% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heath Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heath 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average550/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,328
Median home value
$175,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42086; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Open Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Concord Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 609 | Compare → |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–3 | Not available | 489 | Compare → |
| Lone Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mccracken County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heath Elementary School is listed in McCracken County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heath Elementary School
Heath Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Paducah, KY, part of Mccracken County, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heath Elementary School
What grades does Heath Elementary School serve?
Heath Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heath Elementary School?
Heath Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heath Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heath Elementary School rank in KY?
Heath Elementary School ranks #60 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Heath Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heath Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Heath Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heath Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heath Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heath Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heath Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heath Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heath Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Heath 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (270) 538-4060
- Area population (ZIP 42086)
- 4,313
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 42086; 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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