Paducah Head Start Preschool

1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003

www.paducah.kyschools.us

Paducah Head Start Preschool serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
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:

School Overview

Paducah Head Start Preschool's student population of 214 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 750% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

214 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Paducah Head Start Preschool by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool is 0.66, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

49%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Paducah Head Start Preschool and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

27%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Paducah Head Start Preschool and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

17%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

72%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paducah Head Start Preschool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paducah Head Start Preschool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paducah Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paducah Head Start Preschool's ranking?

Paducah Head Start Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?

214 students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Paducah Head Start Preschool students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Head Start Preschool?

Paducah Head Start Preschool has a student ration of 13:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education