- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martin, KY
May Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for May Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210195001426
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Valley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 508
- students enrolled
May Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
May Valley Elementary School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+15.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 210195001426 · Martin, KY Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 18.1:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students)
May Valley Elementary School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+15.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
May Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Betsy Layne El
Betsy Layne Elementary School
638 students
- South Floyd El
South Floyd Elementary School
596 students
- Prestonsburg E
Prestonsburg Elementary School
574 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
534 students
- This school
May Valley Elementary School
508 students
- Prestonsburg H
Prestonsburg High School
508 students
What this shows May Valley Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How May Valley Elementary School compares
May Valley Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, May Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How May Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Martin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about May Valley Elementary School
How many students attend May Valley Elementary School?
May Valley Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martin, KY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Valley Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at May Valley Elementary School?
69.4% of students at May Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at May Valley Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Martin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Valley Elementary School?
May Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides May Valley Elementary School, Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students), South Floyd Elementary School (596 students), and Prestonsburg Elementary School (574 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.