Paducah Independent

Located at 500 South 25th Street in Paducah, Kentucky, the Paducah Independent school district operates as an active, regular public school district within a small city setting in the Paducah metro area. Serving a total enrollment of 3,103 students, the district spans seven operational schools and offers a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through twelfth grade, as well as ungraded offerings. Designed as a traditional public system rather than a charter or supervisory union component, Paducah Independent provides foundational and secondary education to a diverse student body comprising 1,511 female and 1,592 male learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its academic mission and institutional operations, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling 933.24 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team is composed of 431.88 FTE teaching positions, 57.77 FTE instructional aides, and 443.59 FTE support staff members, ensuring dedicated guidance and administrative strength across all seven school sites. Community members, families, and educational researchers looking to engage with the district can reach out via phone at (270) 444-5600 or access public resources and updates online through the district's official website at http://www.paducah.kyschools.us/.