Heath Elementary School

4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heath Elementary School, located on Metropolis Lake Road in West Paducah, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McCracken County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By serving the families of the West Paducah area, Heath Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for future success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote social and personal development.

As a member of the McCracken County system, the school benefits from the district’s focus on utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining high standards for student achievement. Heath Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Through strong partnerships with parents and the local community, the school remains committed to cultivating a positive learning culture that addresses the unique needs of its elementary-age population.

498

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heath Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	21
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
441 (88.6%)
Hispanic
21 (4.2%)
Two or More
19 (3.8%)
Black
12 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	McCracken County
Phone:	(270)538-4060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 61