Burning Springs Elementary

297 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.
297
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burning Springs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White288
Hispanic4
Black2
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • White
    288 (97.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    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: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burning Springs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten46
Grade 149
Grade 243
Grade 334
Grade 431
Grade 540
Grade 636
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burning Springs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14749.5%
Male15050.5%