Mayfield Elementary School

1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Mayfield Elementary School serves 894 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Mayfield Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mayfield Elementary School's student population of 894 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
This chart display total students of Mayfield Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Mayfield Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Mayfield Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Mayfield Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Mayfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mayfield Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mayfield Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mayfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
12%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
43%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mayfield Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
Diversity Score
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Mayfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mayfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayfield Elementary School's ranking?
Mayfield Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Mayfield Elementary School?
894 students attend Mayfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mayfield Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% 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 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayfield Elementary School part of?
Mayfield Elementary School is part of Mayfield Independent School District.

School Reviews

Review Mayfield Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Foreign Language Study Abroad
Foreign Language Study Abroad
We've put together this resource guide to help students, adults and professionals get the information they require to choose a good destination to study language abroad.
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Learn about the growing trend of stationing police officers at elementary schools and the benefits of establishing a legal environment on campus at a young age.
Demystifying IEPs
Demystifying IEPs
Unlock the power of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in this comprehensive guide. Discover how IEPs support students with diverse needs, including behavioral challenges. This article is a must-read for parents navigating the education system and aspiring teachers seeking to make a positive impact.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Quick Links