- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Graves County Central Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 210228001992 · Mayfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Graves County High School (1,145 students)
Graves County Central Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Graves County Central Elementary 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
- This school
Graves County Central Elementary
480 students
- Sedalia Elemen 376
Sedalia Elementary School
376 students
- Symsonia Eleme 370
Symsonia Elementary School
370 students
- Wingo Elementa 366
Wingo Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Graves County Central Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graves County Central Elementary compares
Graves County Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Graves County reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.