Enrollment
573
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maysville, KY
Mason County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210387002000
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Maysville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY.
School address
District: Mason County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210387002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason County Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason County Intermediate School
Mason County Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Maysville, Kentucky, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #332.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mason County also operates Mason County High School (877 students) and Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students) alongside Mason County Intermediate 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 Mason County Intermediate School compares
Mason County Intermediate 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,060
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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 76.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Mason County Intermediate School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County, which includes Mason County Intermediate School.
$12,060
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.7%
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 Mason County Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Straub Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~573 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason County Intermediate School
How many students attend Mason County Intermediate School?
Mason County Intermediate School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maysville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Intermediate School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason County Intermediate School?
65.2% of students at Mason County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Intermediate School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Maysville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Intermediate School?
Mason County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mason County Intermediate School rank among public schools in Maysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maysville on the city page.
Is Mason County Intermediate School a good school?
Mason County Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Mason County?
Besides Mason County Intermediate School, Mason County also operates Mason County High School (877 students), Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students), and Mason County Middle School (565 students). See the Mason County district page for the complete list.
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