Overview
Paces Creek Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Manchester, Kentucky. The school enrolls 273 students. It is part of the Clay County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
273 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictClay County
County21051
CityManchester
ZIP40962
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210123001413
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment273
White93.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)