Enrollment
6
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210228001754
Mayfield Youth Development Center — Mayfield, KY
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Youth Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Graves County · Kentucky
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield Youth Development Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mayfield Youth Development Center reports 6 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Kentucky average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Graves County spends $12,307 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.8% from the state, and 23.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 2 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 Youth Development Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 6 Top 1% in Kentucky — larger than 99% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 210228001754
Student demographics
White 83.3%
African American 16.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graves County, which includes Mayfield Youth Development Center.
$12,307
Per student
-19%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.8%
Federal 23.4%
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar other schools in Mayfield
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Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
987 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Graves County Central Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sedalia Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative education program
48 students 27:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Youth Development Center
How many students attend Mayfield Youth Development Center?
Mayfield Youth Development Center has 6 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mayfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Youth Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Youth Development Center is 13:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfield Youth Development Center?
100.0% of students at Mayfield Youth Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Youth Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Youth Development Center is White at 83.3%. The school serves a student body in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Youth Development Center?
Mayfield Youth Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.