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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 297 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White297 (98.0 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.0 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 38 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 36 |
| Grade 6 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 165 | 54.5% |
| Male | 138 | 45.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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