Enrollment
31
Combined
DISTRICT 52 · STATE 202
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCCRACKEN COUNTY·NCES 210396001862
McCracken Regional School
501 County Park Rd, Paducah, KY 42001 · (270) 575-7127 · McCracken County
GRADES 04–12COMBINED13-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
31.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 33.5:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
4 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 9 | 8 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 3% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where McCracken Regional School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #25 of 38 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
+16 (+107%) vs 2020
+41% since 2000-01, when it was 22
Student : Teacher
31.0:1
was 15.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | 1 | 31.0:1 | 13% (4) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | 13% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 1 | 35.0:1 | 11% (4) |
| 2020-21 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | 20% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 1 | 29.0:1 | 48% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | N/A | N/A | 33% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 33 | N/A | N/A | 39% (13) |
| 2000-01 | 22 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McCracken Regional School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (29 to 31); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About McCracken Regional School
McCracken Regional School is one of the public schools in Paducah, Kentucky. It is a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Federal data show 31 students enrolled in grades 4 through 12 in 2024-25. Across combined schools in Kentucky, the average enrollment is about 202.
McCracken Regional School is among 13 schools run by McCracken County, which serves 6,780 students.
The student body at McCracken Regional School is 61% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 19% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 82%.
The school had 1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 31.0:1. The school's 31.0:1 compares with an average of 17.7:1 for combined schools in Kentucky. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 13%. The gap from the 57% average for public schools in McCracken County is 44 points.
Looking at the county, McCracken County, the median household earns about $64,373 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 29%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. McCracken County has 22 public schools with about 9,883 students, including McCracken Regional School.
McCracken Regional School's nearest public school is Concord Elementary School (about 1.8 miles). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
McCracken Regional School has an NCES locale of City: Small.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 15 students at McCracken Regional School; in 2024-25, 31. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. Federal data show the ratio rising from 15.0:1 to 31.0:1.
This page collects posts and questions about McCracken Regional School, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
McCracken County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,564
Census ACS
Median income
$64,373
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
9,883 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in McCracken County
- McCracken County High SchoolHigh · 1,882 students
- Lone Oak Middle SchoolMiddle · 702 students
- Concord Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
- Reidland Elementary SchoolElementary · 548 students
- Heath Elementary SchoolElementary · 498 students
- Hendron Lone Oak Elementary SchoolElementary · 498 students
Other schools in Paducah
- McCracken County High SchoolHigh · 1,882 students
- Paducah Tilghman High SchoolHigh · 860 students
- Lone Oak Middle SchoolMiddle · 702 students
- Paducah Middle SchoolMiddle · 632 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolElementary · 615 students
- Concord Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
Nearby schools
- Concord Elementary School1.8 mi · 606
- Clark Elementary School2.2 mi · 615
- Paducah Middle School2.5 mi · 632
- McNabb Elementary School2.5 mi · 334
- Paducah Tilghman High School2.9 mi · 860
- Paducah Head Start Preschool3.0 mi · 251
Frequently asked questions
About McCracken Regional SchoolHow large is McCracken Regional School?
McCracken Regional School enrolls approximately 31 students in grades 04-12.
What age range does McCracken Regional School serve?
McCracken Regional School serves students from grade 04 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at McCracken Regional School?
Approximately 31.0:1 students per teacher at McCracken Regional School.
What is the student diversity at McCracken Regional School?
Student demographics at McCracken Regional School are roughly 61% White, 10% Hispanic, 19% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is McCracken Regional School in?
McCracken Regional School is part of McCracken County.
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