Burning Springs Elementary School

9847 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Burning Springs Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Burning Springs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burning Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Burning Springs Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Burning Springs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burning Springs Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
98%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Burning Springs Elementary School is ranked #853 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Burning Springs Elementary School?
306 students attend Burning Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Burning Springs Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burning Springs Elementary School?
Burning Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burning Springs Elementary School offer ?
Burning Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burning Springs Elementary School part of?
Burning Springs Elementary School is part of Clay County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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