Mayfield Central School District

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Mayfield, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Mayfield Central School District #562 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,870 per pupil, Mayfield Central School District ranks #802 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

867
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,870
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mayfield Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 867 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Fulton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,870 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.0% local, 48.7% state, and 20.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #562 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 309.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mayfield Elementary School, enrolling 430 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Mayfield Elementary School accounts for 49.6% of all Mayfield Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mayfield Central School District a distant remainder — means Mayfield Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mayfield Central School District student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Mayfield Central School District is typically wider than the Mayfield Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mayfield Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Mayfield Central School District is typically wider than the Mayfield Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.3%
Federal
48.7%
State
31.0%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
562 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Mayfield Central School District.

White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

309.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mayfield Central School District

School Enrollment
Mayfield Elementary School
430
Mayfield Jr/Sr High School
379

How Mayfield Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Randolph Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Pembroke Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Hoosic Valley Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Mayfield Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New York

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Mayfield Central School District

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs New York City Geographic District #31 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mayfield Central School District?

Mayfield Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 867 students.

How much does Mayfield Central School District spend per student?

Mayfield Central School District spends $20,870 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #562 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Mayfield Central School District?

Mayfield Central School District students are 93.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mayfield Central School District?

Mayfield Central School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #562 out of 941 districts in New York.