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Brecht School

Summary:

Brecht School is an elementary school located in Lancaster, PA, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 232 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. Brecht School has a history of strong performance, ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for most of the past decade, with a current ranking of 456 out of 1,526 schools.

Brecht School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, Brecht School's proficiency rates were 62.4% in Math, 90.4% in Science, and 62.4% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's Hispanic and White student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. However, Brecht School's Low Socioeconomic Status and Disabled student subgroups perform relatively lower, ranking in the middle 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Brecht School's consistent high performance across multiple academic subjects and student subgroups suggests that it has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and resource allocation. The school's per-student spending of $16,204 in the 2021-2022 school year is higher than the state average of $15,026, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the district average of 17.7 at the nearby Nitrauer School. This strong performance is notably better than the nearby Lancaster School District schools, which generally perform below the state average and have lower SchoolDigger ratings.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1250 Lititz Pike
       Lancaster, PA  17601-4340

(717) 291-1733

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
456th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,204 Help


Students who attend Brecht School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
23.7%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brecht School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th 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 71.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Brecht School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Manheim Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Hispanic (23.7%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brecht School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brecht School is $16,204, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brecht School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brecht School 456th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Brecht 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 Brecht School

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Rank History for all students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.81 862nd 1302 33.8%
2004 17.38 1109th 1308 15.2%
2005 66.74 484th 1299 62.7%
2006 62.55 658th 1545 57.4%
2007 63.09 657th 1555 57.7%
2008 55.72 854th 1551 44.9%
2009 52.41 921st 1549 40.5%
2010 57.15 853rd 1579 46.0%
2011 57.52 851st 1597 46.7%
2012 58.60 866th 1599 45.8%
2013 61.99 716th 1519 52.9%
2014 77.80 279th 1467 81.0%
2015 78.39 298th 1474 79.8%
2016 84.79 172nd 1554 88.9%
2017 75.76 371st 1547 76.0%
2018 69.31 516th 1530 66.3%
2019 73.63 433rd 1544 72.0%
2021 77.66 299th 1433 79.1%
2022 73.77 417th 1534 72.8%
2023 69.25 512th 1534 66.6%
2024 71.74 456th 1526 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.33 667th 1414 52.8%
2024 58.09 631st 1432 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.90 490th 1488 67.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.54 451st 1043 56.8%
2024 61.13 346th 1084 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.96 419th 1495 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.13 81st 432 81.3%
2024 77.88 75th 454 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Brecht School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.09 351st 1236 71.6%
2024 72.37 311th 1229 74.7%
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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 Brecht School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 201 9 13 30 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 329 14 20 46 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 329 14 20 46 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 199 10 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 194 22 14 42 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 203 18 16 44 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 202 22 18 46 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 202 26 12 78 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 189 13 12 87 0 n/a n/a 27 328
2010 190 9 17 85 0 n/a n/a 28 329
2011 153 14 18 70 0 0 27 0 282
2012 169 13 24 64 0 0 26 0 296
2013 182 14 30 62 0 0 23 0 311
2014 170 15 26 49 0 0 21 0 281
2015 179 14 20 68 0 0 17 0 298
2016 183 12 19 66 0 0 12 0 292
2017 170 14 15 53 0 1 27 0 280
2018 180 14 13 60 0 0 24 0 291
2019 168 15 21 62 0 0 20 0 286
2020 154 17 20 66 0 0 20 0 277
2021 144 14 18 63 0 0 24 0 263
2022 140 15 14 57 0 0 27 0 253
2023 118 14 19 55 0 0 26 0 232

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 Brecht School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 253 12.9 19.6 20.6
2002 409 20.0 20.5 13.2
2003 409 20.0 20.5 13.2
2004 262 20.0 13.1 30.2
2005 272 20.0 13.6 19.9
2006 281 18.7 15.0 24.9
2007 288 18.2 15.8 30.2
2008 318 21.7 14.7 37.7
2009 328 21.7 15.1 40.9
2010 329 22.2 14.7 43.5
2011 282 21.0 13.4 39.7
2012 296 21.4 13.7 43.9
2013 311 19.4 16.0 46.6
2014 281 18.5 15.1 39.9
2015 298 20.0 14.9 44.3
2016 292 21.0 13.9 43.2
2017 280 22.5 12.4 46.4
2018 291 20.5 14.1 44
2019 286 21.9 13.0 43.4
2020 277 23.8 11.6 38.3
2021 263 23.3 11.2 32.7
2022 253 20.1 12.5 35.6
2023 232 18.0 12.8 44.4

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 Brecht School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 253 12.9 19.6 20.6
2002 409 20.0 20.5 13.2
2003 409 20.0 20.5 13.2
2004 262 20.0 13.1 30.2
2005 272 20.0 13.6 19.9
2006 281 18.7 15.0 24.9
2007 288 18.2 15.8 30.2
2008 318 21.7 14.7 37.7
2009 328 21.7 15.1 40.9
2010 329 22.2 14.7 43.5
2011 282 21.0 13.4 39.7
2012 296 21.4 13.7 43.9
2013 311 19.4 16.0 46.6
2014 281 18.5 15.1 39.9
2015 298 20.0 14.9 44.3
2016 292 21.0 13.9 43.2
2017 280 22.5 12.4 46.4
2018 291 20.5 14.1 44
2019 286 21.9 13.0 43.4
2020 277 23.8 11.6 38.3
2021 263 23.3 11.2 32.7
2022 253 20.1 12.5 35.6
2023 232 18.0 12.8 44.4

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 Brecht School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $257 (1.8%) $14,152 (98.2%) $14,409
2020 $278 (1.9%) $14,748 (98.1%) $15,026
2021 $201 (1.3%) $15,615 (98.7%) $15,816
2022 $711 (4.4%) $15,494 (95.6%) $16,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brecht 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 433rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 512th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Brecht School)73.965.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brecht School)78.354.2
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Brecht School)54.263
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Brecht School)91.583.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brecht School)74.662.9
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Brecht School)62.964.1
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Brecht School)91.583.3
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brecht School)76.258.8
 17.4%
   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 Students286232
 18.9%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian00
Asian2119
 9.5%
Hispanic6255
 11.3%
Pacific Islander00
White168118
 29.8%
Two or More Races2026
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%44.4%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brecht School

Students who attend Brecht School usually go on to attend:

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

Brecht School ranks 456th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Brecht School.

Students at Brecht School are 51% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% African American.


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