Enrollment
48
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+216% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Academy High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Academy High School
Gateway Academy High School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mayfield, Kentucky, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 216% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 31% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 48 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mayfield's public schools, it stands alongside Mayfield Elementary School (987 students): Gateway Academy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (48:1 vs 17.3:1).
Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students) and Graves County Middle School (556 students) alongside Gateway Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Academy High School compares
Gateway Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graves County, which includes Gateway Academy High School.
$11,663
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.8%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Gateway Academy High School a good school?
Gateway Academy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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