Enrollment
503
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390444001327
Mayfield Elementary School — Middletown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mayfield Elementary School reports 503 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 503 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Middletown City spends $15,397 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mayfield Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,397
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 503 Top 68% in Ohio — larger than 32% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390444001327
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 503:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Mayfield Elementary School.
$15,397
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.8%
Federal 19.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 20:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Creekview Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Elementary School
How many students attend Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a other school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Elementary School is White at 40.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Middletown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.