Very Good
#389 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 30% in state
Reidland Elementary School
Elementary School · Mccracken County · Paducah, KY
A Mccracken County elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5741 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 69% proficient (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reidland Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 42 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 30 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reidland 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Heath Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 493 | 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
- #11 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
Reidland Elementary School is listed in McCracken County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reidland Elementary School
Reidland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paducah, KY, part of Mccracken County, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reidland Elementary School
What grades does Reidland Elementary School serve?
Reidland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Reidland Elementary School?
Reidland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reidland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reidland Elementary School 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 Reidland Elementary School rank in KY?
Reidland Elementary School ranks #389 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Reidland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reidland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Reidland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reidland Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Reidland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Reidland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reidland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Reidland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reidland Elementary School?
75.8% of students at Reidland 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (270) 538-4180
- 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.
- 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 42003; 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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