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Goose Rock Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 684 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Goose Rock Elementary serves 231 students in Pre-K through grade 6 in Manchester, in Clay County. Its clearest academic concern is mathematics: in 2025–2026, results were below nearby same-district school averages in every tested grade, with the largest gaps in grades 3 and 4.

Reading is a stronger and more consistent area: scores in grades 3–6 ranged from 65% to 81%, well above state results, and matched or exceeded same-district peer averages in three grades. Math scores were 44%, 49%, 63% and 58% in grades 3–6, trailing nearby peer averages by 22, 25, 5 and 15 percentage points, respectively, though they were 1 to 20 points above state results. Writing and Editing and Mechanics also stand out against the state: grade 5 scores were 78% and 81%, respectively. Social Studies and Science were above state results but below the district in the latest comparisons.

Results have improved over time, though math has leveled off: its four-grade average rose from 32% in 2023–2024 to 54% in 2025–2026, while reading’s average increased from 58% in 2022–2023 to 73%. SchoolDigger ranks the school 63rd of 684 statewide, at the 91st percentile with 5 stars for 2025–2026; three listed nearby schools—Paces Creek Elementary, Burning Springs Elementary and Manchester Elementary School—have higher percentiles. The student-teacher ratio was 11.4:1 in 2024–2025, while 84% of students were free/reduced lunch eligible that year. Chronic absenteeism is a separate concern: it was 43% in 2025–2026, compared with 40% in the district and 24% statewide. SchoolDigger’s group rankings place Special Education Students at the 99th percentile, above the school’s overall 91st percentile, while Female Students rank at the 75th percentile.

231

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,205

Per pupil spending ?

83.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

364 Hwy 1524
Manchester, KY 40962

(606) 598-3740

District: Clay County

Students who attend Goose Rock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clay County Middle School
High:	Clay County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (65% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Kentucky elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 50 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 24% Kentucky)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg72%

Kentucky avg45%

63^rd of 684

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 49 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Clay County

23^rd of 158Clay County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	63 of 684	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	75.7	133 of 685	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	51.5	329 of 685	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	196 of 687	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	50.8	313 of 684	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.2	232 of 517	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.0	174 of 700	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	51.1	342 of 691	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.1	295 of 694	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.4	404 of 690	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	7.5	680 of 698	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	31.5	539 of 705	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.2	644 of 719	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	11.7	683 of 713	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	36.5	486 of 688	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.5	397 of 683	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.2	302 of 658	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.8	188 of 651	71.1%	★★★★☆
2007	51.1	315 of 638	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	94.6	20 of 474	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	33 of 445	92.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	161 of 657	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	63.9	194 of 648	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	50.4	312 of 644	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	276 of 639	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	288 of 641	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.5	49 of 671	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	60.1	247 of 663	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	91.6	24 of 674	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	83.4	61 of 672	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	61.8	203 of 665	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.5	117 of 670	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	147 of 667	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	38 of 664	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	62.5	196 of 631	68.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	43 of 651	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	76.3	102 of 653	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	49.1	323 of 652	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.7	117 of 652	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.7	174 of 676	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	50.1	348 of 665	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	99.2	4 of 314	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.4	15 of 306	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	84.5	33 of 279	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	163 of 661	75.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	90 of 650	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	170 of 659	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	41.7	377 of 659	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.8	234 of 658	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.2	361 of 656	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.5	173 of 592	70.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)99th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+6 vs school

Disabled (2019)96th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2025-2026) ?

Editing and Mechanics81%+33 vs state

Writing78%+43 vs state

Reading73%+22 vs state

Social Studies63%+25 vs state

Science54%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				KSA Mathematics (2026)						KSA Reading (2026)						KSA Science (2026)		KSA Writing (2026)		KSA Social Studies (2026)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	84.7	63^rd of 684 public elementary schools	90.8%		75.7	133^rd of 685 public elementary schools	80.6%	70	44.0	49.0	63.0	58.0			65.0	71.0	74.0	81.0			54.0		78.0		63.0		81.0		$18,205	$2,406	$14,191
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%)	96.6	3^rd of 684 public elementary schools	99.6%		69	181^st of 685 public elementary schools	73.6%	178	86.0	84.0	95.0	86.0			84.0	63.0	74.0	86.0					84.0				92.0		$16,513	$2,579	$12,182
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%)	94.4	11^th of 684 public elementary schools	98.4%		92.2	24^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.5%	13	62.0	80.0	66.0	80.0			78.0	71.0		93.0			52.0		71.0		79.0		95.0		$16,069	$2,280	$12,174
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%)	83.1	76^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.9%		49.9	336^th of 685 public elementary schools	50.9%	260	69.0	59.0	65.0	55.0			75.0	65.0		45.0					71.0		65.0		82.0		$22,716	$3,445	$17,448
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%)	75.2	131^st of 684 public elementary schools	80.8%		70.5	167^th of 685 public elementary schools	75.6%	36	50.0	54.0	50.0	69.0			50.0	68.0	56.0	62.0			54.0		74.0		53.0		59.0		$17,405	$2,871	$13,162
Girdler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5452 N Ky 11	Girdler	40943	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2838	267	21	12.9	86.9%	259 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	69.6	178^th of 684 public elementary schools	74.0%		44.3	388^th of 685 public elementary schools	43.4%	210	55.0	45.0	58.0				66.0	43.0	67.0				40.0		58.0		42.0		70.0		$20,380	$1,950	$13,070
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%)	59	253^rd of 684 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.9	235^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.7%	18	39.0	86.0					50.0	43.0	67.0	73.0							42.0		33.0		$25,188	$2,989	$15,042
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%)	97.7	1^st of 684 public elementary schools	99.9%		97.5	2^nd of 685 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	89.0	80.0	66.0	76.0					81.0	90.0					78.0		84.0		84.0		$17,015	$2,503	$12,954
Dewitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	138 Ky 718	Flat Lick	40935	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2834	120	13	9.5	88.3%	119 (99.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.4	155^th of 684 public elementary schools	77.3%		91.5	31^st of 685 public elementary schools	95.5%	124			81.0					63.0	57.0								38.0		57.0		$20,036	$1,858	$16,677
Stinnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	12975 Hwy 421	Hoskinston	40844	Leslie County	Leslie County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 374-3641	314	23	13.8	68.8%	313 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.6	93^rd of 684 public elementary schools	86.4%		80.1	101^st of 685 public elementary schools	85.3%	8		59.0	53.0	59.0	31.0	46.0		69.0	63.0	76.0	51.0	51.0	59.0	15.0	33.0	49.0	80.0	31.0	73.0	34.0	$18,852	$2,089	$14,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Goose Rock Elementary

Is Goose Rock Elementary a good school?

Yes. Goose Rock Elementary ranks in the top 9.2% of Kentucky elementary schools.

What district is Goose Rock Elementary in?

Clay County

What schools do graduates of Goose Rock Elementary attend?

Students who attend Goose Rock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay County Middle School
High : Clay County High School

How many students attend Goose Rock Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Goose Rock Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Goose Rock Elementary?

Students at Goose Rock Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

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