Heath Elementary School

4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heath Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Heath Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Heath Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heath Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#251 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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45%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
91%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heath Elementary School's ranking?
Heath Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Heath Elementary School often compared to?
Heath Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School, Clark Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Heath Elementary School?
457 students attend Heath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Heath Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath Elementary School?
Heath Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heath Elementary School offer ?
Heath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heath Elementary School part of?
Heath Elementary School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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