Paces Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(606)598-6333
- Paces Creek Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Paces Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Paces Creek Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 325 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paces Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paces Creek Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #893 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 100% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clay County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paces Creek Elementary School is Horse Creek Learning Center (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clay County Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Horse Creek Learning Center (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Clay County Area Technology Center Vocational School
1.3 miles
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-2194 1.3 n/a n/a - Manchester Clay County Headstart School Grades: PK | 1 students
1.5 miles
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-2189 1.5 PK 1 - Manchester Clay County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 486 students
1.5 miles
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-1810 1.5 7-8 486 - Manchester Horse Creek Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 36 students
1.8 miles
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-1601 1.8 6-12 36 - Manchester Manchester Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 457 students
3.1 miles
1908 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-3444 3.1 PK-6 457
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