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Neff School

Summary:

Neff School is an elementary school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 279 students. It is part of the Manheim Township School District, which is ranked 86 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Neff School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for several years, with a current ranking of 319 out of 1,526 schools.

Neff School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, Neff School's proficiency rates were 68.8% in Math, 92.9% in Science, and 66.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, where it has maintained a proficiency rate above 90% for the past few years. Neff School also performs well in subgroup categories, with its White students and Low Socio-Economic Status students ranking in the top 20% and top 2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to the other elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District, Neff School consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Science and Math. The nearby schools, such as Brecht School, Schaeffer School, and Nitrauer School, also perform well, but Neff School stands out as the top-performing school in the district. However, it's worth noting that the Manheim Township School District as a whole is highly ranked, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that the district is providing a strong educational environment for its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 21 Valley Rd
       Lancaster, PA  17601-5134

(717) 569-8502

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,818 Help


Students who attend Neff School usually attend:

Middle:    Landis Run Intermediate School
    Manheim Township Middle School
High:    Manheim Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Asian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neff School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (14.6%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neff School is 15.3. 4 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neff School is $14,818, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neff School:

SchoolDigger ranks Neff School 319th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Neff School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Manheim Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township School District 86th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neff School

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Rank History for all students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.38 154th 1302 88.2%
2004 88.55 84th 1308 93.6%
2005 73.22 335th 1299 74.2%
2006 79.68 242nd 1545 84.3%
2007 84.23 123rd 1555 92.1%
2008 70.41 472nd 1551 69.6%
2009 62.96 670th 1549 56.7%
2010 61.75 730th 1579 53.8%
2011 69.35 519th 1597 67.5%
2012 74.50 403rd 1599 74.8%
2013 77.30 308th 1519 79.7%
2014 85.28 87th 1467 94.1%
2015 87.07 111th 1474 92.5%
2016 79.14 296th 1554 81.0%
2017 85.78 151st 1547 90.2%
2018 87.67 107th 1530 93.0%
2019 89.18 77th 1544 95.0%
2021 84.28 181st 1433 87.4%
2022 89.36 107th 1534 93.0%
2023 84.64 201st 1534 86.9%
2024 78.44 319th 1526 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.86 28th 1414 98.0%
2024 76.01 263rd 1432 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.60 366th 1488 75.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.85 84th 1043 91.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.52 276th 1495 81.5%
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Rank History for White students at Neff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.42 166th 1236 86.6%
2024 77.53 231st 1229 81.2%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Neff School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 253 7 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 251 9 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 259 8 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 377 11 21 22 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 301 7 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 354 7 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 354 7 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 304 10 13 28 6 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 335 7 23 30 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 330 9 24 30 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 312 12 27 36 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 301 13 39 35 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 297 12 43 35 0 n/a n/a 23 410
2010 290 25 38 29 0 n/a n/a 34 416
2011 290 20 35 33 1 0 43 0 422
2012 271 23 34 28 1 0 36 0 393
2013 241 16 24 35 0 0 25 0 341
2014 253 11 20 41 0 0 22 0 347
2015 260 14 13 29 0 0 21 0 337
2016 261 9 12 25 0 0 23 0 330
2017 268 8 13 21 0 0 22 0 332
2018 262 8 16 27 1 0 20 0 334
2019 254 6 22 31 0 0 24 0 337
2020 247 9 24 35 0 0 20 0 335
2021 226 7 23 31 0 0 24 0 311
2022 222 8 21 34 0 0 19 0 304
2023 192 7 27 37 0 0 16 0 279
2024 194 5 19 40 0 1 15 0 274

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 Neff School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 272 12.0 22.7 n/a
1998 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1999 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
2000 432 15.0 28.8 19
2001 334 20.0 16.7 16.5
2002 409 21.3 19.2 18.6
2003 409 21.3 19.2 18.6
2004 361 24.3 14.9 23.3
2005 398 23.7 16.8 19.1
2006 396 23.7 16.7 28.8
2007 388 24.0 16.2 29.6
2008 388 24.7 15.7 33
2009 410 23.7 17.3 43.4
2010 416 25.6 16.1 22.5
2011 422 25.8 16.3 26.3
2012 393 26.3 14.8 26
2013 341 17.5 19.4 24.9
2014 347 17.0 20.4 26.8
2015 337 23.0 14.6 23.7
2016 330 21.0 15.7 23.6
2017 332 23.7 14.0 21.7
2018 334 20.9 15.9 24
2019 337 21.7 15.5 24
2020 335 19.6 17.0 20.9
2021 311 19.1 16.2 21.9
2022 304 21.6 14.0 23.7
2023 279 20.0 13.8 31.9
2024 274 17.8 15.3 35.4

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 Neff School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 272 12.0 22.7 n/a
1998 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1999 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
2000 432 15.0 28.8 19
2001 334 20.0 16.7 16.5
2002 409 21.3 19.2 18.6
2003 409 21.3 19.2 18.6
2004 361 24.3 14.9 23.3
2005 398 23.7 16.8 19.1
2006 396 23.7 16.7 28.8
2007 388 24.0 16.2 29.6
2008 388 24.7 15.7 33
2009 410 23.7 17.3 43.4
2010 416 25.6 16.1 22.5
2011 422 25.8 16.3 26.3
2012 393 26.3 14.8 26
2013 341 17.5 19.4 24.9
2014 347 17.0 20.4 26.8
2015 337 23.0 14.6 23.7
2016 330 21.0 15.7 23.6
2017 332 23.7 14.0 21.7
2018 334 20.9 15.9 24
2019 337 21.7 15.5 24
2020 335 19.6 17.0 20.9
2021 311 19.1 16.2 21.9
2022 304 21.6 14.0 23.7
2023 279 20.0 13.8 31.9
2024 274 17.8 15.3 35.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neff School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.4%) $13,039 (99.6%) $13,088
2020 $65 (0.5%) $13,268 (99.5%) $13,333
2021 $198 (1.4%) $13,940 (98.6%) $14,138
2022 $764 (5.2%) $14,054 (94.8%) $14,818

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neff School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Neff School)95.274.6
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neff School)92.174.1
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Neff School)73.569.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Neff School)95.697.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neff School)85.369.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Neff School)83.971.7
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Neff School)95.697.1
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Neff School)88.671.3
 17.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students337279
 17.2%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian2227
 22.7%
Hispanic3137
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White254192
 24.4%
Two or More Races2416
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%31.9%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neff School

Neff School ranks 319th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Neff School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Landis Run Intermediate School
Middle : Manheim Township Middle School
High : Manheim Township High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Neff School.

Students at Neff School are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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