At a glance
Reported students
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Choices Educational Center: 42 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
10:1 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
- 23
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Choices Educational Center
Choices Educational Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Paducah. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Paducah Independent. NCES reports 42 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below 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 Black (71.4%) and White (14.3%). 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 Choices Educational Center
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White14.3%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black71.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
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 Paducah Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
251 reported students
McNabb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Morgan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
615 reported students
Paducah Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Paducah Tilghman High School
High · Grades 09–12
860 reported students
Public schools near Choices Educational Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Head Start Preschool Other · Paducah Independent | PK–PK | 251 | 1.4 mi |
| Paducah Tilghman High School High · Paducah Independent | 09–12 | 860 | 1.5 mi |
| Morgan Elementary School Elementary · Paducah Independent | KG–05 | 369 | 1.5 mi |
| Paducah Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| West KY Technical College Other · McCracken County | UG–UG | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| McCracken Regional School Other · McCracken County | 04–12 | 31 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Choices Educational Center
What grades does Choices Educational Center serve?
Choices Educational Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Paducah Independent.
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center reported 42 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 23 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Choices Educational Center?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 42 students and 4.2 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 Choices Educational Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Choices Educational Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paducah Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Choices Educational Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% 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 Choices Educational Center in?
Choices Educational Center is part of Paducah Independent, based in Paducah, KY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Choices Educational Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paducah Head Start Preschool (1.4 mi), Paducah Tilghman High School (1.5 mi), Morgan Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.