Paducah Head Start Preschool serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paducah Head Start Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paducah Head Start Preschool's student population of 178 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 533% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
57%
11%
White
20%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
178 students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Paducah Head Start Preschool students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paducah Head Start Preschool offer ?
Paducah Head Start Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paducah Head Start Preschool part of?
Paducah Head Start Preschool is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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