Graves County Central Elementary School
Graves County Central Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Graves County Central Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Graves County Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Graves County Central Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Graves County Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Graves County Central Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #114 out of 1246 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 83% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Graves County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Graves County Central Elementary School is Graves County High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Graves County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mayfield Middle School (2.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mayfield Graves County Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 589 students10
0.6 miles
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4890 0.6 7-8 589 - Mayfield Graves County High School Math: 49% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,277 student10
0.7 miles
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-6242 0.7 9-12 1,277 - Mayfield Gateway Academy High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
1.6 miles
100 E. Lockridge St.
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979 1.6 9-12 44 - Mayfield Mayfield Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 546 students10
2.3 miles
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521 2.3 5-8 546 - Mayfield Mayfield Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 943 students10
2.7 miles
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696 2.7 PK-4 943
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