Baron Elementary School

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Baron Elementary School ranks 893 rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Baron Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Manheim, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 342 students. It is part of the Manheim Central School District, which is ranked 271 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Baron Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating, the school's performance on PSSA tests is mixed. Its proficiency rates in Math (40.4%) and English Language Arts (50.4%) were lower than the district and state averages, but its Science proficiency rate (87%) was significantly higher. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to other schools in the state.

Interestingly, Doe Run Elementary School, another school in the Manheim Central School District, outperforms Baron Elementary School on most PSSA metrics. Additionally, Neff School and Reidenbaugh Elementary School, both part of the higher-ranked Manheim Township School District, significantly outperform Baron Elementary School on PSSA tests and have higher SchoolDigger rankings. However, Baron Elementary School's higher per-student spending and relatively high student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing resources to support the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 665-8900

District: Manheim Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
893^rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,952

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baron Elementary School ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baron Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Baron Elementary School employs 25.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baron Elementary School is $20,952.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baron Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baron Elementary School 893^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Baron Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Manheim Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Central School District 271^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baron Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	61.35	603^rd	1433	57.9%
2022	66.90	559^th	1534	63.6%
2023	44.58	955^th	1534	37.7%
2024	47.73	893^rd	1526	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.28	647^th	1414	54.2%
2024	57.36	650^th	1432	54.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.05	926^th	1488	37.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.43	395^th	1084	63.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.74	841^st	1495	43.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.90	88^th	454	80.6%

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Rank History for White students at Baron Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.10	1002^nd	1236	18.9%
2024	31.68	929^th	1229	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Baron Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	329	7	1	41	1	14	393
2021	280	7	6	55	1	12	361
2022	262	3	2	52	1	7	327
2023	275	9	4	46	0	8	342
2024	277	9	3	65	0	10	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baron Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	393	27.5	14.2	46.3
2021	361	24.1	14.9	44.9
2022	327	24.2	13.5	46.8
2023	342	22.5	15.2	52.6
2024	364	25.4	14.2	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baron Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	393	27.5	14.2	46.3
2021	361	24.1	14.9	44.9
2022	327	24.2	13.5	46.8
2023	342	22.5	15.2	52.6
2024	364	25.4	14.2	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baron Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$517 (3.3%)	$15,274 (96.7%)	$15,791
2021	$853 (5.4%)	$15,062 (94.6%)	$15,915
2022	$1,370 (6.5%)	$19,582 (93.5%)	$20,952

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	123 E Gramby St	Manheim	17545	Lancaster County	Manheim Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 665-8900	364	25	14.2	55.8%	277 (76.1%)	9 (2.5%)	65 (17.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	47.7	893^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	41.5%		44.6	955^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.7%	62	41.7	39.1			40.4	87.0	87.0	46.7	53.6			50.4	$20,952	$1,370	$19,582
Doe Run Elementary School	Public	K-4	281 Doe Run Rd	Manheim	17545	Lancaster County	Manheim Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 665-8800	640	45	14.3	37.5%	502 (78.4%)	10 (1.6%)	83 (13.0%)	29 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	61.6	672^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	56.0%		60.4	693^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.8%	21	52.9	46.4			49.8	85.0	85.0	65.7	59.1			62.5	$17,625	$676	$16,950
Lititz Elementary School	Public	K-6	20 S Cedar St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 626-3701	451	32	14.3	40.1%	346 (76.7%)	14 (3.1%)	56 (12.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	65	585^th of 1526 public elementary schools	61.7%		65.4	586^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.8%	1	59.4	44.7	43.4	60.0	52.2	78.5	78.5	68.8	51.7	54.7	69.6	61.6	$16,075	$528	$15,547
Reidenbaugh Elementary School	Public	K-4	1001 Buckwalter Rd	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-1000	495	35	14.1	21.2%	341 (68.9%)	18 (3.6%)	59 (11.9%)	42 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	87.7	140^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.8%		89.6	103^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.3%	37	74.7	83.3			79.4	97.1	97.1	68.7	84.5			77.4	$13,732	$810	$12,921
East Petersburg Elementary School	Public	K-6	5700 Lemon St	East Petersburg	17520	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 569-1211	460	33	13.9	99.3%	280 (60.9%)	30 (6.5%)	105 (22.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.1%)	75.4	384^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.8%		72.8	436^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.6%	52	78.7	56.1	62.0	47.9	62.8	83.1	83.1	81.3	47.6	69.0	67.4	67.0	$16,389	$1,074	$15,315
Kissel Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 Landis Valley Rd	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3703	574	35	16.5	34.0%	467 (81.4%)	15 (2.6%)	52 (9.1%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.4%)	64.3	608^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.2%		66.8	555^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.8%	53	72.3	39.8	54.2	36.0	50.7	74.7	74.7	78.1	47.7	66.7	65.3	64.0	$14,385	$472	$13,913
John R Bonfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	101 N Oak St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 626-3704	464	32	14.7	44.6%	355 (76.5%)	13 (2.8%)	68 (14.7%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	55	792^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	48.1%		58.2	735^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.1%	57	55.2	41.8	45.7	44.7	46.6	77.2	77.2	60.3	41.8	50.0	59.4	52.5	$14,200	$466	$13,734
Landisville Pri Center	Public	K-3	320 Mumma Dr	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5519	580	36	16.3	34.7%	385 (66.4%)	32 (5.5%)	86 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (13.3%)								(n/a)	59.7				59.7			59.7				59.7	$13,928	$210	$13,718
John Beck Elementary School	Public	K-6	418 E Lexington Rd	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3702	445	32	13.7	33.5%	395 (88.8%)	5 (1.1%)	26 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	63.5	626^th of 1526 public elementary schools	59.0%		65.4	588^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.7%	38	62.3	50.8	47.3	56.3	53.7	88.9	88.9	45.9	41.2	63.5	69.0	54.9	$15,802	$519	$15,283
Neff School	Public	K-4	21 Valley Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 569-8502	274	18	15.3	35.4%	194 (70.8%)	5 (1.8%)	40 (14.6%)	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.5%)	78.4	319^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.1%		84.6	201^st of 1534 public elementary schools	86.9%	118	67.3	70.2			68.8	92.9	92.9	66.7	66.7			66.6	$14,818	$765	$14,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Baron Elementary School

Is Baron Elementary School a good school?

Baron Elementary School ranks 893^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Baron Elementary School?

Students at Baron Elementary School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Baron Elementary School in?

Manheim Central School District

How many students attend Baron Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Baron Elementary School.

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