Heath Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Paducah, Kentucky 42086 · McCracken County
#17 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#5847 of 50,301 nationally
About Heath Elementary School
Heath Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Paducah, in the McCracken County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 17th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 2 schools in West Paducah; Heath Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Heath Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heath Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 188 m away
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students · 5.6 km away
Concord Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 9.0 km away
Metropolis Elem School
Metropolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
457 students · 10 km away
Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
495 students · 12 km away
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
437 students · 12 km away
Massac County High School
Metropolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 13 km away
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 13 km away
Massac Jr High School
Metropolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
309 students · 13 km away
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
498 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Hite Elementary
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
498 students
Science Hill Elementary School
Science Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
498 students
Potter Gray Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
William G. Conkwright Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
499 students
Wilder Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heath Elementary School a good school?
Heath Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #17 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 Heath Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Heath Elementary School ranks #17 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #5847 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heath Elementary School?
Heath Elementary School had 498 students in 2025.
Is Heath Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Heath Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heath Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heath Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.