- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, KY
Paces Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paces Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210123001413
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paces Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paces Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paces Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Manchester, KY.
School address
District: Clay County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210123001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Paces Creek Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210123001413 · Manchester, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13.7:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (762 students)
Paces Creek Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paces Creek Elementary 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
- This school 273
Paces Creek Elementary
273 students
- Hacker Element 244
Hacker Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Paces Creek Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paces Creek Elementary compares
Paces Creek Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.9%
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Paces Creek Elementary 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 Paces Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burning Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hacker Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paces Creek Elementary'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
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paces Creek Elementary
How many students attend Paces Creek Elementary?
Paces Creek Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paces Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paces Creek Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 10% 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 Paces Creek Elementary?
75.3% of students at Paces Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paces Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paces Creek Elementary is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paces Creek Elementary?
Paces Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Paces Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Paces Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public 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 public schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Paces Creek 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.