Paducah Head Start Preschool serves 241 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 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Paducah Head Start Preschool's student population of 241 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Motto
Excellence, Tradition and Pride since 1864
The diversity score of Paducah Head Start Preschool is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
53%
11%
White
23%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool?
241 students attend Paducah Head Start Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Paducah Head Start Preschool students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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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