HEATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Heath Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McCracken County school district, located in West Paducah, KY with about 424 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Heath Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Heath Elementary School, located on Metropolis Lake Road in West Paducah, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McCracken County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By serving the families of the West Paducah area, Heath Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for future success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote social and personal development.
As a member of the McCracken County system, the school benefits from the district’s focus on utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining high standards for student achievement. Heath Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Through strong partnerships with parents and the local community, the school remains committed to cultivating a positive learning culture that addresses the unique needs of its elementary-age population.
For more information, contact Heath Elementary School at (270) 538-4060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
HEATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Paducah, KY with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- McCracken County
- Total Students:
- 424
- Teachers:
- 25.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 424 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.