Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcnabb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnabb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcnabb Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence, Tradition and Pride since 1864
School Rankings
Mcnabb Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnabb Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1162 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
57%
11%
White
21%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paducah Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnabb Elementary School's ranking?
Mcnabb Elementary School is ranked #1162 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mcnabb Elementary School often compared to?
Mcnabb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Elementary School, Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mcnabb Elementary School?
334 students attend Mcnabb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcnabb Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnabb Elementary School?
Mcnabb Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcnabb Elementary School offer ?
Mcnabb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcnabb Elementary School part of?
Mcnabb Elementary School is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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