Burning Springs Elementary

303 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Burning Springs Elementary is a rural public school located in Manchester, Kentucky, serving students within the Clay County School District. As a foundational educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the needs of young learners in a small-town setting. The school emphasizes essential skill development in reading, writing, and mathematics, often utilizing the close-knit nature of the community to build strong relationships between teachers, students, and families.

While the school serves a geographically isolated area, it plays a critical role in the local educational pipeline by preparing students for their transition to middle and high school within the Clay County system. Like many schools in the region, Burning Springs Elementary works to balance state-mandated curriculum standards with the unique cultural and socioeconomic needs of its students. The facility remains a central hub for the Burning Springs community, aiming to provide a safe and consistent learning environment that encourages both academic growth and character development.
303
Total Students
20.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burning Springs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White297
Hispanic3
Asian1
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • White
    297 (98.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay County
Phone: (606)598-3138
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burning Springs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten48
Grade 144
Grade 238
Grade 345
Grade 434
Grade 536
Grade 639
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burning Springs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16554.5%
Male13845.5%