- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, KY
Burning Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burning Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210123000248
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burning Springs Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burning Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burning Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Burning Springs Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210123000248 · Manchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Burning Springs Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Burning Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay County Hi
Clay County High School
762 students
- Manchester Ele
Manchester Elementary School
409 students
- Clay County Mi
Clay County Middle School
387 students
- This school 297
Burning Springs Elementary
297 students
- Paces Creek El 273
Paces Creek Elementary
273 students
- Hacker Element 244
Hacker Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Burning Springs Elementary reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burning Springs Elementary compares
Burning Springs Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Burning Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $14,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burning Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paces Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hacker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burning Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hacker Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Goose Rock Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 11:1 students per teacher
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative education program
79 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burning Springs Elementary
How many students attend Burning Springs Elementary?
Burning Springs Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burning Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burning Springs Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burning Springs Elementary?
73.3% of students at Burning Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burning Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burning Springs Elementary is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burning Springs Elementary?
Burning Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burning Springs Elementary rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Burning Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Burning Springs Elementary, Clay County also operates Clay County High School (762 students), Manchester Elementary School (409 students), and Clay County Middle School (387 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.