Enrollment
231
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goose Rock Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goose Rock Elementary
Goose Rock Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Kentucky, enrolling 231 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Goose Rock Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 28% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Manchester Elementary School (409 students): Goose Rock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.6:1).
Clay County also operates Clay County High School (762 students) and Manchester Elementary School (409 students) alongside Goose Rock Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goose Rock Elementary compares
Goose Rock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,408
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County, which includes Goose Rock Elementary.
$13,408
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 59.1%
Federal 25.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Goose Rock Elementary a good school?
Goose Rock Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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