Clark Elementary School vs Crittenden County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
Crittenden County Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Crittenden County Elementary School Marion, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 707 | #443 of 707 |
| National rank | #19265 of 50,301 | #26539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Paducah | Marion |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 47.9).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 63.4%).
- •Crittenden County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 614.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Elementary School better than Crittenden County Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 47.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clark Elementary School and Crittenden County Elementary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Marion in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 615. Crittenden County Elementary School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Crittenden County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Clark Elementary School is 260th of 707 and Crittenden County Elementary School is 443rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).