- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, KY
Horse Creek Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Horse Creek Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210123001846
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horse Creek Learning Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horse Creek Learning Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horse Creek Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123001846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Horse Creek Learning Center shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-27.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 210123001846 · Manchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 15.8:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Horse Creek Learning Center shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-27.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Horse Creek Learning Center 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 79
Horse Creek Learning Center
79 students
What this shows Horse Creek Learning Center reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horse Creek Learning Center compares
Horse Creek Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Horse Creek Learning Center 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 Horse Creek Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burning Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paces Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horse Creek Learning Center'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
Goose Rock Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 11:1 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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horse Creek Learning Center
How many students attend Horse Creek Learning Center?
Horse Creek Learning Center has 79 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Learning Center is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horse Creek Learning Center?
87.7% of students at Horse Creek Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horse Creek Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Horse Creek Learning Center is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horse Creek Learning Center?
Horse Creek Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Horse Creek Learning Center rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Horse Creek Learning Center ranks #1 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 Horse Creek Learning Center, 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.