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Mayfield Elementary School

1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 922 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mayfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 922 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mayfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mayfield Elementary School's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mayfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayfield Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#453 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
49%
45%
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
10%
Black
10%
11%
White
42%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayfield Elementary School's ranking?
Mayfield Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mayfield Elementary School?
922 students attend Mayfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mayfield Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayfield Elementary School?
Mayfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mayfield Elementary School offer ?
Mayfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mayfield Elementary School part of?
Mayfield Elementary School is part of Mayfield Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 922 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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