McNabb Elementary School

2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001

334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McNabb Elementary School is a public school located in Paducah, Kentucky, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Paducah Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, McNabb Elementary places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom and providing various enrichment opportunities. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Paducah community to support student success, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school. With its central location on Park Avenue, McNabb serves as a foundational pillar within the local educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high expectations while nurturing the individual needs of every child.

334

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McNabb Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	15
Black	192
Asian	1
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

Black
192 (57.5%)
White
69 (20.7%)
Two or More
56 (16.8%)
Hispanic
15 (4.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paducah Independent
Phone:	(270)444-5750
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 53