Paces Creek Elementary

Summary:

Paces Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Manchester, Kentucky, serving 283 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paces Creek Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of Kentucky elementary schools in 2016-2017 to the top 17% in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 3rd-grade students scoring 88% proficient or better, significantly higher than the Clay County (60%) and Kentucky (43%) averages. Paces Creek also excels in reading, with 3rd-grade students scoring 79% proficient or better, compared to 68% in Clay County and 47% statewide. The school's performance is especially noteworthy for its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top 5% and top 8% of Kentucky elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

While Paces Creek Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Clay County district, particularly in mathematics and reading, Burning Springs Elementary also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 1% of Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024. Paces Creek Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75-80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Despite this challenge, the school has been able to achieve strong academic performance, particularly for its low-income and special education student populations, suggesting effective strategies and support systems in place.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1983 S Hwy 421
       Manchester, KY  40962


(606) 598-6333

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Paces Creek Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Paces Creek Elementary ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Paces Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Paces Creek Elementary 119th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Paces Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 32nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paces Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 89.75 38th 638 94.0%
2008 18.93 569th 651 12.6%
2009 11.93 603rd 658 8.4%
2010 23.80 577th 683 15.5%
2011 65.86 213th 688 69.0%
2012 13.56 677th 713 5.0%
2013 18.28 654th 719 9.0%
2014 28.23 561st 705 20.4%
2015 27.95 555th 698 20.5%
2016 39.12 455th 690 34.1%
2017 31.70 527th 694 24.1%
2018 50.86 344th 691 50.2%
2019 64.26 228th 700 67.4%
2022 50.59 314th 684 54.1%
2023 60.37 245th 687 64.3%
2024 75.45 119th 685 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.11 350th 661 47.0%
2023 95.35 8th 257 96.9%
2024 93.17 14th 279 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 242nd 631 61.6%
2019 56.44 272nd 664 59.0%
2022 62.41 170th 667 74.5%
2023 66.53 149th 670 77.8%
2024 84.10 51st 665 92.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.86 322nd 663 51.4%
2019 67.60 173rd 671 74.2%
2022 42.53 365th 641 43.1%
2023 59.60 223rd 639 65.1%
2024 68.19 161st 644 75.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 100th 445 77.5%
2022 65.10 51st 206 75.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.01 359th 665 46.0%
2019 60.06 254th 676 62.4%
2022 53.52 273rd 657 58.4%
2023 60.12 222nd 652 66.0%
2024 77.04 96th 652 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Paces Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 322nd 593 45.7%
2019 75.12 109th 592 81.6%
2022 44.02 355th 656 45.9%
2023 53.89 279th 658 57.6%
2024 69.80 156th 659 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paces Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 437 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 442 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 409 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1991 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 342 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 17 359
1993 327 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 272 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1996 272 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1997 283 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 266 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 260 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 264 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 266 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 4 275
2002 255 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 255 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 250 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 248 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2006 221 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 235 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 347 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 337 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 321 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 325 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 332
2012 324 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 330
2013 340 1 2 6 0 0 4 0 353
2014 329 2 3 3 0 0 2 0 339
2015 309 1 2 4 0 0 1 0 317
2016 309 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 315
2017 320 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 325
2018 307 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 314
2019 299 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 305
2020 269 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 275
2021 266 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 275
2022 271 1 2 4 0 0 6 0 284
2023 268 2 1 8 0 0 4 0 283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paces Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 25.8 16.9 n/a
1989 442 27.5 16.0 n/a
1990 409 25.5 16.0 n/a
1991 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1992 359 25.3 14.1 n/a
1993 328 23.4 14.0 n/a
1994 313 21.8 14.4 n/a
1995 274 21.9 12.5 n/a
1996 274 21.9 12.5 n/a
1997 285 21.9 13.0 73
1998 268 21.0 12.8 73.9
1999 263 14.9 17.7 80.2
2000 269 15.1 17.8 73.6
2001 275 13.8 19.9 74.5
2002 259 20.0 13.0 98.8
2003 259 20.0 13.0 98.8
2004 253 18.5 13.7 n/a
2005 251 22.0 11.4 n/a
2006 223 21.0 10.6 84.3
2007 237 18.0 13.2 82.7
2008 352 28.2 12.5 81.5
2009 345 26.6 13.0 68.7
2010 328 19.0 17.2 82.3
2011 332 26.0 12.7 84.3
2012 330 24.0 13.7 80.6
2013 353 22.0 16.0 63.2
2014 339 21.5 15.7 74.3
2015 317 22.0 14.4 78.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 82.9
2017 325 22.0 14.7 77.5
2018 314 21.0 14.9 82.2
2019 305 20.0 15.2 75.7
2020 275 19.7 13.9 80.4
2021 275 18.8 14.6 74.2
2022 284 19.0 14.9 80.6
2023 283 20.1 14.0 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paces Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 25.8 16.9 n/a
1989 442 27.5 16.0 n/a
1990 409 25.5 16.0 n/a
1991 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1992 359 25.3 14.1 n/a
1993 328 23.4 14.0 n/a
1994 313 21.8 14.4 n/a
1995 274 21.9 12.5 n/a
1996 274 21.9 12.5 n/a
1997 285 21.9 13.0 73
1998 268 21.0 12.8 73.9
1999 263 14.9 17.7 80.2
2000 269 15.1 17.8 73.6
2001 275 13.8 19.9 74.5
2002 259 20.0 13.0 98.8
2003 259 20.0 13.0 98.8
2004 253 18.5 13.7 n/a
2005 251 22.0 11.4 n/a
2006 223 21.0 10.6 84.3
2007 237 18.0 13.2 82.7
2008 352 28.2 12.5 81.5
2009 345 26.6 13.0 68.7
2010 328 19.0 17.2 82.3
2011 332 26.0 12.7 84.3
2012 330 24.0 13.7 80.6
2013 353 22.0 16.0 63.2
2014 339 21.5 15.7 74.3
2015 317 22.0 14.4 78.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 82.9
2017 325 22.0 14.7 77.5
2018 314 21.0 14.9 82.2
2019 305 20.0 15.2 75.7
2020 275 19.7 13.9 80.4
2021 275 18.8 14.6 74.2
2022 284 19.0 14.9 80.6
2023 283 20.1 14.0 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paces Creek Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,476 (12.1%) $81 (0.7%) $1,557 (12.8%) $7,554 (62.0%) $1,454 (11.9%) $9,008 (73.9%) $12,190
2019 $1,658 (13.7%) $74 (0.6%) $1,732 (14.3%) $7,766 (64.2%) $1,607 (13.3%) $9,373 (77.5%) $12,101
2020 $1,848 (14.8%) $248 (2.0%) $2,096 (16.7%) $8,481 (67.7%) $1,560 (12.5%) $9,989 (79.8%) $12,519
2021 $2,041 (16.7%) $244 (2.0%) $2,285 (18.7%) $7,683 (63.0%) $1,285 (10.5%) $8,967 (73.6%) $12,190
2022 $2,715 (19.6%) $565 (4.1%) $3,279 (23.6%) $7,593 (54.8%) $1,815 (13.1%) $9,408 (67.8%) $13,868

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paces Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 245th of 687 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305283
 7.2%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White299268
 10.4%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.7%75.3%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paces Creek Elementary

Paces Creek Elementary ranks 119th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Paces Creek Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Paces Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Paces Creek Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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