Enrollment
480
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayfield, KY
Graves County Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Graves County Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210228001992
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graves County Central Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Graves County Central Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County Central Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graves County Central Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graves County Central Elementary
Graves County Central Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mayfield, Kentucky, enrolling 480 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 523 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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): Graves County Central Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.3:1).
Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students) and Graves County Middle School (556 students) alongside Graves County Central Elementary.
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 Graves County Central Elementary compares
Graves County Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Graves County Central Elementary 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 Graves County Central Elementary.
$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 Graves County Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graves County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wingo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graves County Central Elementary'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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative education program
48 students 48:1 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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Graves County Central Elementary
How many students attend Graves County Central Elementary?
Graves County Central Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graves County Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graves County Central Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graves County Central Elementary?
59.7% of students at Graves County Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graves County Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Graves County Central Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graves County Central Elementary?
Graves County Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graves County Central Elementary rank among schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graves County Central Elementary ranks #3 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 Graves County Central Elementary a good school?
Graves County Central Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Graves County Central Elementary, Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students), Graves County Middle School (556 students), and Sedalia Elementary School (376 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.
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