Excellent
#139 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 11% in state
Paces Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Clay County · Manchester, KY
A Clay County elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1983 S Hwy 421, Manchester, KY 40962
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paces Creek Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 37 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paces Creek 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Christian Academy, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Horse Creek Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Appalachian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Paces Creek Elementary is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paces Creek Elementary
Paces Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Manchester, KY, part of Clay County, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paces Creek Elementary
What grades does Paces Creek Elementary serve?
Paces Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paces Creek Elementary?
Paces Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paces Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paces Creek Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paces Creek Elementary rank in KY?
Paces Creek Elementary ranks #139 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Paces Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paces Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Paces Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paces Creek Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paces Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Paces Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paces Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paces Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paces Creek Elementary?
88.4% of students at Paces Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (606) 598-6333
- 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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