At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Symsonia Elementary School: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Symsonia Elementary School
Symsonia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Symsonia. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Graves County. NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.7%) and multiracial (7.6%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Symsonia Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.7%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Graves County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wingo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
366 reported students
Sedalia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
376 reported students
Farmington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
288 reported students
Fancy Farm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
271 reported students
Graves County Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
480 reported students
Graves County Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
556 reported students
Public schools near Symsonia Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County | PK–05 | 276 | 4.9 mi |
| Reidland Elementary School Elementary · McCracken County | PK–03 | 548 | 6.6 mi |
| Reidland Intermediate School Elementary · McCracken County | 04–05 | 228 | 7 mi |
| Reidland Middle School Middle · McCracken County | 06–08 | 350 | 7 mi |
| Purchase Youth Village Other · Marshall County | 01–12 | 22 | 9.1 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County | PK–05 | 480 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Symsonia Elementary School
What grades does Symsonia Elementary School serve?
Symsonia Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Graves County.
How many students attend Symsonia Elementary School?
Symsonia Elementary School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Symsonia Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 370 students and 26.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Symsonia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Symsonia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Graves County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Symsonia Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Symsonia Elementary School in?
Symsonia Elementary School is part of Graves County, based in Mayfield, KY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Symsonia Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sharpe Elementary School (4.9 mi), Reidland Elementary School (6.6 mi), Reidland Intermediate School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.