Graves County Central Elementary

2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Graves County Central Elementary, located in Mayfield, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Graves County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy and mathematics while fostering social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Graves County community, reflecting the values and needs of the Mayfield area. Like many schools in the district, Graves County Central emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to enhance student success. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth for every student who walks through its doors.

480

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graves County Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	65
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	38

White
365 (76.0%)
Hispanic
65 (13.5%)
Two or More
38 (7.9%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Graves County
Phone:	(270)328-4901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 73