- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayfield, KY
Gateway Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210228001924
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Academy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Academy High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Academy High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228001924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gateway Academy High School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-29.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210228001924 · Mayfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 48:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Graves County High School (1,145 students)
Gateway Academy High School shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-29.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Gateway Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graves County
Graves County High School
1,145 students
- Graves County
Graves County Middle School
556 students
- Graves County
Graves County Central Elementary
480 students
- Sedalia Elemen 376
Sedalia Elementary School
376 students
- Symsonia Eleme 370
Symsonia Elementary School
370 students
- This school 48
Gateway Academy High School
48 students
What this shows Gateway Academy High School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Academy High School compares
Gateway Academy High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 216% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
48:1
students per teacher
- 216% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Gateway Academy High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graves County reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graves County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graves County Central Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mayfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
987 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Graves County Central Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 15:1 students per teacher
Sedalia Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative education program
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Academy High School
How many students attend Gateway Academy High School?
Gateway Academy High School has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Academy High School is 48:1, which is 216% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Academy High School?
77.8% of students at Gateway Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Academy High School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Academy High School?
Gateway Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gateway Academy High School rank among schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Academy High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mayfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Graves County?
Besides Gateway Academy High School, Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students), Graves County Middle School (556 students), and Graves County Central Elementary (480 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.