McNabb Elementary School

Summary:

McNabb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paducah, Kentucky, serving 322 students in grades K-5 and part of the Paducah Independent School District.

McNabb Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments compared to the district and state. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of its student subgroups, particularly those from low-income families, who make up 86-91% of the student population. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, McNabb Elementary has not been able to sustain consistent improvements, with its statewide ranking and star ratings fluctuating over the years.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Paducah Independent district, such as Clark Elementary and Morgan Elementary, McNabb Elementary consistently underperforms across all subject areas and grade levels. This suggests that the challenges faced by McNabb Elementary may be unique within the district, and the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve its academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, and to address the needs of its high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2100 Park Ave
       Paducah, KY  42001


(270) 444-5750

District: Paducah Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
635th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,597 Help


Students who attend McNabb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Paducah Middle School
High:    Paducah Tilghman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.9%
White:
19.6%
Two or more races:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNabb Elementary School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Paducah Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McNabb Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.9%), White (19.6%), two or more races (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNabb Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Paducah Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNabb Elementary School is $32,597, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Paducah Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNabb Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McNabb Elementary School 635th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See McNabb Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paducah Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Paducah Independent 94th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNabb Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.62 197th 638 69.1%
2008 54.77 306th 651 53.0%
2009 40.14 440th 658 33.1%
2010 39.71 461st 683 32.5%
2011 48.76 377th 688 45.2%
2012 19.94 636th 713 10.8%
2013 20.11 645th 719 10.3%
2014 14.60 658th 705 6.7%
2015 14.45 653rd 698 6.4%
2016 12.48 653rd 690 5.4%
2017 12.07 644th 694 7.2%
2018 15.53 624th 691 9.7%
2019 21.59 595th 700 15.0%
2022 14.66 615th 684 10.1%
2023 14.34 619th 687 9.9%
2024 10.53 635th 685 7.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.34 41st 58 29.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.39 586th 661 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.05 538th 664 19.0%
2022 19.22 586th 667 12.1%
2023 20.30 583rd 670 13.0%
2024 13.48 620th 665 6.8%
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Rank History for Female students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.96 594th 663 10.4%
2019 19.50 595th 671 11.3%
2022 19.38 553rd 641 13.7%
2023 22.20 530th 639 17.1%
2024 12.47 594th 644 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.32 611th 665 8.1%
2019 24.53 560th 676 17.2%
2022 8.02 624th 657 5.0%
2023 13.19 606th 652 7.1%
2024 13.94 591st 652 9.4%
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Rank History for African American students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 95th 184 48.4%
2019 56.57 68th 185 63.2%
2022 36.38 79th 118 33.1%
2023 34.76 83rd 129 35.7%
2024 31.55 98th 140 30.0%
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Rank History for White students at McNabb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.68 396th 593 33.2%
2019 28.08 473rd 592 20.1%
2022 25.66 510th 656 22.3%
2024 35.85 425th 659 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Open Quote McNabb Elementary is a great school! Such a family environment that keeps me up to date with my son's learning and expects the best from him and me. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McNabb Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 221 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1989 319 219 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1990 324 233 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 356 312 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 336 280 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 300 297 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 593 593
1995 223 375 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 223 375 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 177 398 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 166 383 3 1 0 n/a n/a 8 561
1999 176 391 5 0 0 n/a n/a 7 579
2000 149 412 3 0 0 n/a n/a 12 576
2001 117 387 2 4 0 n/a n/a 7 517
2002 94 333 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 94 333 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 79 321 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 66 322 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 80 296 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 63 252 1 4 1 n/a n/a 44 365
2008 88 314 1 2 0 n/a n/a 47 452
2009 80 359 2 6 0 n/a n/a 47 494
2010 78 391 2 8 0 n/a n/a 42 521
2011 55 283 3 8 0 0 41 0 390
2012 98 360 3 15 0 0 59 0 535
2013 102 374 1 20 0 1 67 0 565
2014 90 328 0 18 0 1 60 0 497
2015 94 329 0 15 0 1 52 0 491
2016 83 299 1 21 2 0 56 0 462
2017 89 293 1 22 2 0 56 0 463
2018 83 246 1 30 1 0 43 0 404
2019 83 231 1 25 0 0 50 0 390
2020 73 243 0 29 0 0 52 0 397
2021 76 218 0 19 0 0 49 0 362
2022 73 217 0 21 0 0 50 0 361
2023 67 189 0 19 1 0 46 0 322
2024 68 208 0 19 1 0 51 0 347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McNabb Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 27.8 19.8 n/a
1989 542 29.0 18.6 n/a
1990 560 29.0 19.3 n/a
1991 674 35.2 19.1 n/a
1992 627 35.2 17.8 n/a
1993 605 36.0 16.8 n/a
1994 593 34.5 17.2 n/a
1995 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1996 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1997 585 32.4 18.1 68.9
1998 561 35.3 15.9 69.6
1999 579 22.6 25.6 87.4
2000 576 26.2 22.0 77.7
2001 517 7.4 69.9 86.9
2002 429 31.4 13.7 99.3
2003 429 31.4 13.7 99.3
2004 402 30.7 13.1 n/a
2005 394 30.2 13.0 n/a
2006 383 28.0 13.7 98.7
2007 365 25.0 14.6 104.7
2008 452 35.2 12.8 92.3
2009 494 34.5 14.3 89.3
2010 521 24.7 21.0 81.6
2011 390 32.2 12.1 99.2
2012 535 30.5 17.5 56.6
2013 565 40.0 14.1 73.6
2014 497 34.9 14.2 87.1
2015 491 36.0 13.6 93.3
2016 462 37.0 12.4 90.9
2017 463 39.0 11.8 92.9
2018 404 37.0 10.9 93.6
2019 390 32.8 11.8 93.6
2020 397 29.0 13.6 89.4
2021 362 27.5 13.1 86.7
2022 361 27.5 13.1 86.1
2023 322 27.1 11.8 91
2024 347 24.8 13.9 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McNabb Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 27.8 19.8 n/a
1989 542 29.0 18.6 n/a
1990 560 29.0 19.3 n/a
1991 674 35.2 19.1 n/a
1992 627 35.2 17.8 n/a
1993 605 36.0 16.8 n/a
1994 593 34.5 17.2 n/a
1995 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1996 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1997 585 32.4 18.1 68.9
1998 561 35.3 15.9 69.6
1999 579 22.6 25.6 87.4
2000 576 26.2 22.0 77.7
2001 517 7.4 69.9 86.9
2002 429 31.4 13.7 99.3
2003 429 31.4 13.7 99.3
2004 402 30.7 13.1 n/a
2005 394 30.2 13.0 n/a
2006 383 28.0 13.7 98.7
2007 365 25.0 14.6 104.7
2008 452 35.2 12.8 92.3
2009 494 34.5 14.3 89.3
2010 521 24.7 21.0 81.6
2011 390 32.2 12.1 99.2
2012 535 30.5 17.5 56.6
2013 565 40.0 14.1 73.6
2014 497 34.9 14.2 87.1
2015 491 36.0 13.6 93.3
2016 462 37.0 12.4 90.9
2017 463 39.0 11.8 92.9
2018 404 37.0 10.9 93.6
2019 390 32.8 11.8 93.6
2020 397 29.0 13.6 89.4
2021 362 27.5 13.1 86.7
2022 361 27.5 13.1 86.1
2023 322 27.1 11.8 91
2024 347 24.8 13.9 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McNabb Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $3,434 (11.2%) $11 (0.0%) $2,518 (8.2%) $18,585 (60.6%) $39 (0.1%) $24,716 (80.6%) $30,683
2019 $2,230 (11.5%) $159 (0.8%) $2,384 (12.3%) $10,724 (55.3%) $2,544 (13.1%) $13,328 (68.8%) $19,379
2020 $2,044 (9.5%) $177 (0.8%) $2,221 (10.3%) $11,821 (54.9%) $2,457 (11.4%) $14,278 (66.3%) $21,542
2021 $2,085 (10.7%) $1,214 (6.2%) $2,966 (15.2%) $10,455 (53.6%) $2,368 (12.1%) $13,579 (69.6%) $19,499
2022 $2,643 (8.1%) $1,972 (6.0%) $4,666 (14.3%) $20,051 (61.5%) $4,193 (12.9%) $24,616 (75.5%) $32,597

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McNabb Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 595th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 619th of 687 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390322
 17.4%
African American231189
 18.2%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2519
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White8367
 19.3%
Two or More Races5046
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%91%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McNabb Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended McNabb Elementary School.

McNabb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students who attend McNabb Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paducah Middle School
High : Paducah Tilghman High School

Students at McNabb Elementary School are 60% African American, 20% White, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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