Enrollment
503
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, OH
Mayfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444001327
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 503
- students enrolled
Mayfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayfield Elementary School
Mayfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Middletown's public schools, it stands alongside Middletown Middle School (972 students): Mayfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 19.4:1).
Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students) and Middletown Middle School (972 students) alongside Mayfield Elementary 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 Mayfield Elementary School compares
Mayfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Mayfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Mayfield Elementary School.
$13,298
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mayfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highview 6th Grade Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Creekview Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
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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 public school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Elementary School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mayfield Elementary School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Mayfield Elementary School a good school?
Mayfield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Middletown City?
Besides Mayfield Elementary School, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Rosa Parks Elementary School (489 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.
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