SEDALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sedalia Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Graves County school district, located in Mayfield, KY with about 376 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Sedalia Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sedalia Elementary School, located at 5252 St. Rt 97 in Mayfield, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Graves County School District. As a rural public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, fostering an environment centered on early childhood development and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to maintain strong connections between students, staff, and local families.

As part of the Graves County system, the school follows the district’s broader mission to prepare students for academic success while promoting personal growth and citizenship. The facility serves as a vital resource for the Sedalia area, working to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with Kentucky state standards. By focusing on small-group learning and a supportive school culture, Sedalia Elementary aims to build a solid educational trajectory for its students before they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Sedalia Elementary School at (270) 328-4850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.