Graves County Central Elementary School
Tel:
(270)328-4901
- Graves County Central Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 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%.
School Overview
- Graves County Central Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Graves County Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Graves County Central Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #67 out of 1,251 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Graves County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mayfield Graves County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 642 students
0.6 miles
625 Jimtown Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)328-4890 0.6 7-8 642 - Mayfield Graves County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1286 students
0.7 miles
1220 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)328-6242 0.7 9-12 1286 - Mayfield Gateway Academy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 34 students
1.6 miles
100 E. Lockridge St.
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)328-4979 1.6 9-12 34 - Mayfield Mayfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 392 students
2.3 miles
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)247-7521 2.3 6-8 392 - Mayfield Mayfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1056 students
2.7 miles
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)247-8696 2.7 PK-5 1056
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