Enrollment
559
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayfield Middle School
Mayfield Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mayfield, Kentucky, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mayfield Independent also operates Mayfield Elementary School (987 students) and Mayfield High School (517 students) alongside Mayfield Middle 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 Middle School compares
Mayfield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield Independent, which includes Mayfield Middle School.
$12,615
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 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
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mayfield Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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