Paducah Head Start Preschool serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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 251 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
Excellence, Tradition and Pride since 1864
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
47%
11%
White
23%
71%
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
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?
251 students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Paducah Head Start Preschool students are Black, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paducah Head Start Preschool?
Paducah Head Start Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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