Enrollment
409
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Kentucky, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% 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 Burning Springs Elementary (297 students): Manchester Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Clay County also operates Clay County High School (762 students) and Clay County Middle School (387 students) alongside Manchester Elementary School.
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 Manchester Elementary School compares
Manchester Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 94.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County, which includes Manchester Elementary School.
$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 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manchester Elementary School a good school?
Manchester Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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