Paducah Head Start Preschool serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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
School Overview
Paducah Head Start Preschool's student population of 233 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 433% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
58%
11%
White
22%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
233 students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Paducah Head Start Preschool students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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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