Elementary Schools in Clay County

Summary:

The Clay County school district in Kentucky is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools showcase a range of academic performance, with some standouts leading the way in the state.

Burning Springs Elementary and Manchester Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best in Kentucky. Burning Springs Elementary, in particular, has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and excels in both math and reading proficiency, with over 75% of students scoring proficient or better. Manchester Elementary also boasts impressive test scores, with 65-88% of students scoring proficient or better in various subjects.

While the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant economically disadvantaged student population, the data suggests that effective teaching practices and resources at the top-performing schools are contributing to their students' academic success. However, the significant disparity in spending per student across the district raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources and the potential impact on student outcomes.

District Detail

128 Richmond Road
Manchester, KY 40962

(606) 598-2168

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,928

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)				KSA Reading (2025)				KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Big Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	523 N Hwy 66	Oneida	40972	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-2812	136	13	10.6	81.6%	133 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	49.9	336^th of 685 public elementary schools	50.9%		63.4	224^th of 685 public elementary schools	67.3%	112		50.0	38.0	72.0	57.0	57.0	38.0			15.0		38.0	$23,096	$4,238	$212	$4,449	$13,388	$2,933	$16,322
Burning Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9847 N Hwy 421	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-3138	297	21	13.9	80.1%	288 (97.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	97.5	2^nd of 685 public elementary schools	99.7%		96.5	4^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.4%	2		79.0	76.0	79.0		85.0	85.0		64.0	90.0	80.0	71.0	$15,972	$2,257	$228	$2,484	$9,108	$2,311	$11,419
Goose Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	364 Hwy 1524	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-3740	231	20	11.4	83.5%	219 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	75.7	133^rd of 685 public elementary schools	80.6%		51.5	329^th of 685 public elementary schools	52.0%	196	56.0	61.0	41.0	59.0	62.0	61.0	59.0	82.0	48.0	66.0	53.0	44.0	$19,389	$3,163	$360	$3,521	$11,612	$2,173	$13,786
Hacker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84 Hooker Rd	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-3338	244	20	12.0	71.3%	240 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	70.5	167^th of 685 public elementary schools	75.6%		69.4	172^nd of 685 public elementary schools	74.9%	5	38.0	50.0	41.0	54.0	62.0	62.0	66.0	79.0	26.0	79.0	52.0	76.0	$15,631	$2,925	$188	$3,114	$8,454	$2,160	$10,613
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1908 N Hwy 421	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-3444	409	29	14.0	71.9%	388 (94.9%)	12 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	92.2	24^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.5%		88.6	40^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.2%	16	65.0	84.0	55.0	69.0	71.0	77.0	88.0	76.0	60.0	81.0	52.0		$16,317	$2,196	$268	$2,464	$9,087	$2,094	$11,180
Oneida Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	435 Newfound Rd	Oneida	40972	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-2168	110	9	12.7	77.3%	110 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	235^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.7%		65	214^th of 685 public elementary schools	68.8%	21	70.0			82.0	70.0	58.0				30.0	30.0	30.0	$68,010	$3,807	$233	$4,040	$10,510	$3,366	$13,876
Paces Creek Elementary	Public	K-6	1983 S Hwy 421	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-6333	273	20	13.4	86.8%	256 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	69	181^st of 685 public elementary schools	73.6%		75.4	119^th of 685 public elementary schools	82.6%	62	60.0	49.0	39.0	71.0	71.0	49.0	64.0	46.0		58.0	65.0	49.0	$17,022	$2,641	$362	$3,003	$9,333	$2,410	$11,741

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leslie County	10.13 mi	5	14^th
Kentucky Technical System	10.86 mi	53
Perry County	13.7 mi	9	37^th
Laurel County	19.54 mi	19	9^th
Knox County	21.37 mi	14	42^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Elementary Schools in Clay County

District Detail

Burning Springs Elementary

Manchester Elementary School

Goose Rock Elementary

Hacker Elementary School

Paces Creek Elementary

Oneida Elementary School

Big Creek Elementary

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