Manchester Elementary School vs Paces Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Paces Creek Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary School Manchester, Kentucky | Paces Creek Elementary Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 707 | #264 of 707 |
| National rank | #17290 of 50,301 | #19378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 409 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 58.3).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 86.8%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Manchester Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 273.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Elementary School better than Paces Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 58.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manchester Elementary School and Paces Creek Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary School: 409. Paces Creek Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary School and Paces Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Manchester Elementary School is 204th of 707 and Paces Creek Elementary is 264th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).