- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayfield, KY
Sedalia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sedalia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210228000477
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedalia Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedalia Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sedalia Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210228000477 · Mayfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 16.3:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Graves County High School (1,145 students)
Sedalia Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sedalia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graves County
Graves County High School
1,145 students
- Graves County
Graves County Middle School
556 students
- Graves County
Graves County Central Elementary
480 students
- This school 376
Sedalia Elementary School
376 students
- Symsonia Eleme 370
Symsonia Elementary School
370 students
- Wingo Elementa 366
Wingo Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Sedalia Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sedalia Elementary School compares
Sedalia Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,902
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Sedalia Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graves County reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sedalia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graves County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graves County Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wingo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedalia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Mayfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
987 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Graves County Central Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 15:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative education program
48 students 48:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative education program
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sedalia Elementary School
How many students attend Sedalia Elementary School?
Sedalia Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sedalia Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Sedalia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedalia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sedalia Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedalia Elementary School?
Sedalia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sedalia Elementary School rank among schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 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 schools in Mayfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Graves County?
Besides Sedalia Elementary School, Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students), Graves County Middle School (556 students), and Graves County Central Elementary (480 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.