Excellent
#10 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Burning Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Clay County · Manchester, KY
A Clay County elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9847 N Hwy 421, Manchester, KY 40962
- Math 78% proficient (2025)
- Reading 85% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burning Springs Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burning Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,071/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,694
Median home value
$95,100
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Clay County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
| Goose Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| Oneida Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burning Springs Elementary is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burning Springs Elementary
Burning Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Manchester, KY, part of Clay County, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burning Springs Elementary
What grades does Burning Springs Elementary serve?
Burning Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Burning Springs Elementary?
Burning Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burning Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burning Springs Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burning Springs Elementary rank in KY?
Burning Springs Elementary ranks #10 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Burning Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burning Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burning Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burning Springs Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burning Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Burning Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burning Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burning Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burning Springs Elementary?
79.0% of students at Burning Springs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (606) 598-3138
- Area population (ZIP 40962)
- 17,390
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40962; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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