At a glance
Reported students
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
McCracken Regional School: 31 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
31:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 22
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about McCracken Regional School
McCracken Regional School is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Paducah. It is one of 14 current school records connected to McCracken County. NCES reports 31 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Black (19.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 36.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking McCracken Regional School
- 1How do the reported 31:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 36.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black19.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McCracken County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West KY Technical College
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
McCracken Open Campus School
Other · Grades KG–12
72 reported students
Reidland Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
228 reported students
Reidland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
350 reported students
Heath Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
433 reported students
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
437 reported students
Public schools near McCracken Regional School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elementary School Elementary · McCracken County | PK–05 | 606 | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Elementary School Elementary · Paducah Independent | KG–05 | 615 | 2.2 mi |
| West KY Technical College Other · McCracken County | UG–UG | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool Other · Paducah Independent | PK–PK | 251 | 3 mi |
| Choices Educational Center Other · Paducah Independent | KG–12 | 42 | 4.3 mi |
| McCracken Open Campus School Other · McCracken County | KG–12 | 72 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McCracken Regional School
What grades does McCracken Regional School serve?
McCracken Regional School reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in McCracken County.
How many students attend McCracken Regional School?
McCracken Regional School reported 31 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 22 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McCracken Regional School?
The calculated ratio is 31:1, based on 31 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McCracken Regional School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McCracken Regional School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McCracken County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McCracken Regional School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is McCracken Regional School in?
McCracken Regional School is part of McCracken County, based in Paducah, KY, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McCracken Regional School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Concord Elementary School (1.8 mi), Clark Elementary School (2.2 mi), West KY Technical College (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.