Below Average
#1034 of 1,284 schools in KY
Mcnabb Elementary School
Elementary School · Paducah Independent · Paducah, KY
A Paducah Independent elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2100 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnabb Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcnabb 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 55Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Choices Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 173 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #6 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
Mcnabb Elementary School is listed in Paducah Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnabb Elementary School
Mcnabb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paducah, KY, part of Paducah Independent, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnabb Elementary School
What grades does Mcnabb Elementary School serve?
Mcnabb Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcnabb Elementary School?
Mcnabb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb 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 Mcnabb Elementary School rank in KY?
Mcnabb Elementary School ranks #1,034 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mcnabb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnabb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Mcnabb Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnabb Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcnabb Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcnabb Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnabb Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcnabb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnabb Elementary School?
86.7% of students at Mcnabb 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (270) 444-5750
- 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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