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#698 of 1,284 schools in KY
Paducah Head Start Preschool
School · Paducah Independent · Paducah, KY
A Paducah Independent school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1350 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42003
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Paducah.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paducah Head Start Preschool 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$54,052
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 | 3.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| St Mary School SystemPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Brookport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 153 | 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
- #5 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
Paducah Head Start Preschool is listed in Paducah Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah Head Start Preschool is a public school in Paducah, KY, part of Paducah Independent, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paducah Head Start Preschool
What grades does Paducah Head Start Preschool serve?
Paducah Head Start Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Paducah Head Start Preschool is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paducah Head Start Preschool rank in KY?
Paducah Head Start Preschool ranks #698 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Paducah Head Start Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Paducah Head Start Preschool a charter school?
No, Paducah Head Start Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paducah Head Start Preschool a Title I school?
No, Paducah Head Start Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paducah Head Start Preschool?
88.0% of students at Paducah Head Start Preschool 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McCracken County
- Phone
- (270) 444-5780
- Area population (ZIP 42003)
- 29,384
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 42003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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