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Alumni: what's one memory from Charles Straub Elementary School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
653
Elementary
DISTRICT 613 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MASON COUNTY·NCES 210387001460
Charles Straub Elementary School
387 Chenault Dr, Maysville, KY 41056 · (606) 564-9047 · Mason County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL653 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
467 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 98 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 177 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 194 | 30% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Charles Straub Elementary School→Mason County Intermediate School→Mason County Middle School→Mason County High School
Based on grade levels within Mason County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Charles Straub Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Straub Elementary School this school | 653 | 71.5% | N/A |
| Campbellsville Elementary School Campbellsville | 695 | 68.9% | 38.3% |
| Adair County Primary Center Columbia | 604 | 70.5% | N/A |
| Stanford Elementary School Stanford | 572 | 75.0% | 36.0% |
| Reidland Elementary School Paducah | 548 | 71.0% | 68.5% |
| Simpson Elementary School Franklin | 731 | 66.6% | 50.0% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Charles Straub Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 653 | #68 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #256 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.0% | #242 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.5% | #245 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.6% | #297 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
653
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 980
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 653 | 45.7 | 14.3:1 | 72% (467) |
| 2023-24 | 641 | 46.5 | 13.8:1 | 69% (444) |
| 2022-23 | 642 | 48 | 13.4:1 | 67% (433) |
| 2020-21 | 652 | 45 | 14.5:1 | 69% (448) |
| 2017-18 | 707 | 45.6 | 15.5:1 | 66% (465) |
| 2015-16 | 760 | 45 | 16.9:1 | 66% (505) |
| 2010-11 | 797 | 50 | 15.9:1 | 62% (498) |
| 2000-01 | 819 | 32 | 25.6:1 | 60% (492) |
| 1990-91 | 980 | 49 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Charles Straub Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (707 to 653); teachers unchanged (45.6 to 45.7).
About Charles Straub Elementary School
Charles Straub Elementary School is a large elementary school found in Maysville, Kentucky. The school's enrollment of 653 students covers pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 55% higher than the average for elementary schools in Kentucky, which is about 421.
Charles Straub Elementary School is run by Mason County, whose 4 schools enroll 2,668 students.
White students account for 72% of enrollment at Charles Straub Elementary School. Other groups make up 15% multiracial, 6% Black, and 6% Hispanic. Mason County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school's share is lower. Charles Straub Elementary School has a diversity index of 45%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at Charles Straub Elementary School is 45.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 14.3:1. That ratio is under the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in Kentucky. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 72%.
Across Mason County, median household income is about $52,178, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Charles Straub Elementary School is among the 5 public schools in Mason County.
Mason County High School is the public school closest to Charles Straub Elementary School, about 0.3 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Charles Straub Elementary School's location as Town: Distant.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 652 in 2020-21, 653 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Charles Straub Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Mason County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,956
Census ACS
Median income
$52,178
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,668 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mason County
- Mason County High SchoolHigh · 877 students
- Mason County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 573 students
- Mason County Middle SchoolMiddle · 565 students
- Mason County Career Magnet SchoolHigh
Other schools in Maysville
- Mason County High SchoolHigh · 877 students
- Mason County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 573 students
- Mason County Middle SchoolMiddle · 565 students
- Mason County Career Magnet SchoolHigh
- Mason County Career Magnet SchoolHigh
Nearby schools
- Mason County High School0.3 mi · 877
- Mason County Middle School1.6 mi · 565
- Mason County Intermediate School1.8 mi · 573
- Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School6.8 mi · 102
- Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Senior High School6.8 mi · 192
- Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School7.7 mi · 410
Frequently asked questions
About Charles Straub Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Charles Straub Elementary School?
Charles Straub Elementary School enrolls approximately 653 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Charles Straub Elementary School serve?
Charles Straub Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Straub Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Charles Straub Elementary School is approximately 14.3:1 (46 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Charles Straub Elementary School?
At Charles Straub Elementary School, the student body is approximately 72% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Is Charles Straub Elementary School public or private?
Charles Straub Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mason County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.