Clark Elementary School vs Paducah Head Start Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 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
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Paducah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
251 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Paducah Head Start Preschool Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #260 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #19265 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 615 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Paducah | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Paducah Head Start Preschool does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 251.
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 Paducah Head Start Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clark Elementary School and Paducah Head Start Preschool?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 615. Paducah Head Start Preschool: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Paducah Head Start Preschool rank in Kentucky?
Clark Elementary School is 260th of 707 and Paducah Head Start Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).