- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, KY
Hacker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hacker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210123000252
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hacker Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hacker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hacker Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hacker Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210123000252 · Manchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.6:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Hacker Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hacker Elementary School 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 244
Hacker Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Hacker Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hacker Elementary School compares
Hacker Elementary School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Hacker Elementary School 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 Hacker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paces Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hacker Elementary School'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
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hacker Elementary School
How many students attend Hacker Elementary School?
Hacker Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hacker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hacker Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 26% 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 Hacker Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Hacker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hacker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hacker Elementary School is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hacker Elementary School?
Hacker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hacker Elementary School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Hacker Elementary School ranks #2 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 Hacker Elementary School, 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.