- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayfield, KY
Mayfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210390002001
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Mayfield Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210390002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Mayfield Elementary School grew from 874 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 57.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 210390002001 · Mayfield, KY Other · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 17.3:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfield Middle School (559 students)
Mayfield Elementary School grew from 874 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 57.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mayfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mayfield Elementary School
987 students
- Mayfield Middl
Mayfield Middle School
559 students
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High School
517 students
What this shows Mayfield Elementary School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfield Elementary School compares
Mayfield 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,098
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Mayfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mayfield Independent reports $14,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Mayfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~987 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Elementary School
How many students attend Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has 987 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfield Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Mayfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Elementary School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mayfield Elementary School rank among schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Elementary School ranks #5 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 Mayfield Independent?
Besides Mayfield Elementary School, Mayfield Independent also operates Mayfield Middle School (559 students) and Mayfield High School (517 students). See the Mayfield Independent district page for the complete list.