- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, KY
Manchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210123000255
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Manchester Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 210123000255 · Manchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 13.6:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Manchester Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Manchester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay County Hi
Clay County High School
762 students
- This school
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
- Hacker Element 244
Hacker Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Manchester Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Elementary School compares
Manchester Elementary School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Manchester 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 Manchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burning Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paces Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hacker Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Elementary School
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Manchester Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Manchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Manchester Elementary School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary School ranks #5 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 Manchester Elementary School, Clay County also operates Clay County High School (762 students), Clay County Middle School (387 students), and Burning Springs Elementary (297 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.