Mayfield Elementary School

1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066

987 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mayfield Elementary School, located at 1004 Backusburg Rd in Mayfield, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mayfield Independent School District. As a primary learning center for the community, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. It serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mayfield Elementary plays a significant role in the local Mayfield community by emphasizing character development and student engagement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on essential skills and a collaborative school culture, the institution remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of Graves County.

987

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	362
Black	105
Asian	7
Two or More	115
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (40.1%)
Hispanic
362 (36.7%)
Two or More
115 (11.7%)
Black
105 (10.6%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Mayfield Independent
Phone:	(270)247-8696
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	680
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 153

Kindergarten 167

Grade 1 176

Grade 2 178

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 142