Lone Oak Elementary School

301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lone Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Lone Oak Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Lone Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Oak Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#74 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lone Oak Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lone Oak 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.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lone Oak 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
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lone Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lone Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lone Oak Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Lone Oak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lone Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lone Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lone Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Lone Oak Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lone Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Lone Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School, Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lone Oak Elementary School?
520 students attend Lone Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lone Oak Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Oak Elementary School?
Lone Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lone Oak Elementary School offer ?
Lone Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Oak Elementary School part of?
Lone Oak Elementary School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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