- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, KY
Goose Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goose Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210123000251
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goose Rock Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Goose Rock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Rock Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Goose Rock Elementary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210123000251 · Manchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 11:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Goose Rock Elementary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Goose Rock 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
- Burning Spring 297
Burning Springs Elementary
297 students
- Paces Creek El 273
Paces Creek Elementary
273 students
- This school 231
Goose Rock Elementary
231 students
What this shows Goose Rock Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goose Rock Elementary compares
Goose Rock Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Goose Rock 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 Goose Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burning Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paces Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goose Rock 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
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Burning Springs Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hacker Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 11.6:1 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goose Rock Elementary
How many students attend Goose Rock Elementary?
Goose Rock Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goose Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goose Rock Elementary is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% 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 Goose Rock Elementary?
76.3% of students at Goose Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goose Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goose Rock Elementary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goose Rock Elementary?
Goose Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Goose Rock Elementary rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Rock Elementary ranks #3 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 Goose Rock 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.