Reidland Elementary School

5741 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42003

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Reidland Elementary School, located at 5741 Benton Rd in Paducah, Kentucky, is a key educational institution within the McCracken County Public School District. Serving students in the Reidland community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and parent-teacher collaboration, which helps create a cohesive and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff alike. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Reidland Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As a hub for local families, the school remains focused on its mission to empower students to achieve their full potential in both their academic pursuits and their personal development.

587

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reidland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	48
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
463 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.2 %)
Two or More
37 (6.3 %)
Black
35 (6.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McCracken County
Phone:	(270)538-4180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 82

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 121