Reidland Elementary School

5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Reidland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Reidland Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Reidland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reidland Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#288 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reidland 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reidland 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reidland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reidland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
81%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Reidland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reidland 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reidland 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reidland Elementary School's ranking?
Reidland Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Reidland Elementary School often compared to?
Reidland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Reidland Elementary School?
565 students attend Reidland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Reidland Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reidland Elementary School?
Reidland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reidland Elementary School offer ?
Reidland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reidland Elementary School part of?
Reidland Elementary School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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