Mcnabb Elementary School
Mcnabb Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mcnabb Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnabb Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcnabb Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mcnabb Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
60%
11%
White
21%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcnabb Elementary School often compared to?
Mcnabb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Mcnabb Elementary School?
362 students attend Mcnabb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mcnabb Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnabb Elementary School?
Mcnabb Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcnabb Elementary School offer ?
Mcnabb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnabb Elementary School part of?
Mcnabb Elementary School is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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