At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Paducah Head Start Preschool: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13.9:1 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah Head Start Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Paducah. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Paducah Independent. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to 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 (47%) and White (23.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Paducah Head Start Preschool
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 6 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
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic10%
- Black47%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial19.5%
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
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.
Choices Educational Center
Other · Grades KG–12
42 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool
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 Tilghman High School High · Paducah Independent | 09–12 | 860 | 0.1 mi |
| Paducah Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Choices Educational Center Other · Paducah Independent | KG–12 | 42 | 1.4 mi |
| West KY Technical College Other · McCracken County | UG–UG | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| McCracken Regional School Other · McCracken County | 04–12 | 31 | 3 mi |
| McCracken Open Campus School Other · McCracken County | KG–12 | 72 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paducah Head Start Preschool
What grades does Paducah Head Start Preschool serve?
Paducah Head Start Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Paducah Independent.
How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 251 students and 18 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paducah Head Start Preschool 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool in?
Paducah Head Start Preschool 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 Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paducah Tilghman High School (0.1 mi), Paducah Area Technology Center (0.2 mi), Choices Educational Center (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.