Goose Rock Elementary

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Goose Rock Elementary School is a public school located in Manchester, Kentucky, serving students within the Clay County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects and fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population. Like many schools in this region of Kentucky, Goose Rock Elementary serves as a central hub for students, working to meet their developmental needs while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities associated with rural Appalachian education.

The school is committed to creating a classroom culture that encourages both social and academic growth. Because it is part of a smaller school district, Goose Rock Elementary often emphasizes tight-knit community involvement, where faculty, staff, and families work closely together to support student success. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while promoting essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development.

231

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goose Rock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
219 (94.8%)
Hispanic
8 (3.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)598-3740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 24