Clark Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Paducah, Kentucky 42001 · Paducah Independent
#260 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#19265 of 50,301 nationally
About Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School is a public elementary located in Paducah, in the Paducah Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 615 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 260th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 615.
There are 15 schools in Paducah; Clark Elementary School ranks 8th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clark Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clark Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paducah Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 497 m away
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students · 1.7 km away
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
251 students · 1.9 km away
McNabb Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.1 km away
Morgan Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 2.1 km away
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
498 students · 3.1 km away
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 3.2 km away
Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
495 students · 3.8 km away
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
437 students · 4.2 km away
Concord Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Crittenden County Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Johns Creek Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Corbin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Prichard Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Highland Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Pikeville Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Elementary School a good school?
Clark Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #260 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clark Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Clark Elementary School ranks #260 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #19265 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School had 615 students in 2025.
Is Clark Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Clark Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clark Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clark Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.