- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mayfield, KY
Mayfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Middle 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 210390000996
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Mayfield Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210390000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mayfield Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210390000996 · Mayfield, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 17.5:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfield Elementary School (987 students)
Mayfield Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mayfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfield Eleme
Mayfield Elementary School
987 students
- This school
Mayfield Middle School
559 students
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High School
517 students
What this shows Mayfield Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfield Middle School compares
Mayfield Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 37.2%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Mayfield Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield Middle 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Middle School
How many students attend Mayfield Middle School?
Mayfield Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfield Middle School?
67.2% of students at Mayfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Middle School?
Mayfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public 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 public schools in Mayfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mayfield Independent?
Besides Mayfield Middle School, Mayfield Independent also operates Mayfield Elementary School (987 students) and Mayfield High School (517 students). See the Mayfield Independent district page for the complete list.