Brecht School

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Brecht School ranks 512 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brecht School is an elementary school located in Lancaster, PA, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 232. It is part of the Manheim Township School District, which is ranked 79 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating.

Brecht School stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. While it has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.4%) than the nearby Nitrauer School (32.62%) and Schaeffer School (44.74%), Brecht School's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts exceed the district and state averages. This highlights the school's ability to support a diverse student population and achieve consistent academic success.

Interestingly, when compared to schools in the nearby Lancaster School District, such as Burrowes Elementary, Carter and MacRae Elementary, and King Elementary, Brecht School's academic performance is significantly higher, highlighting the socioeconomic and educational disparities between the two districts. This consistent performance, coupled with a lower student-teacher ratio, suggests that Brecht School is a strong choice for families in the Lancaster area.

Detail:

Public K-4

1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601-4340

(717) 291-1733

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
512^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,204

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

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

Hispanic:

23.7%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brecht School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.25. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

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 2023 Rankings:

Brecht School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brecht School 512^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Brecht School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Manheim Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township School District 79^th of 606 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
2003	41.81	862^nd	1302	33.8%
2004	17.38	1109^th	1308	15.2%
2005	66.74	484^th	1299	62.7%
2006	62.55	658^th	1545	57.4%
2007	63.09	657^th	1555	57.7%
2008	55.72	854^th	1551	44.9%
2009	52.41	921^st	1549	40.5%
2010	57.15	853^rd	1579	46.0%
2011	57.52	851^st	1597	46.7%
2012	58.60	866^th	1599	45.8%
2013	61.99	716^th	1519	52.9%
2014	77.80	279^th	1467	81.0%
2015	78.39	298^th	1474	79.8%
2016	84.79	172^nd	1554	88.9%
2017	75.76	371^st	1547	76.0%
2018	69.31	516^th	1530	66.3%
2019	73.63	433^rd	1544	72.0%
2021	77.66	299^th	1433	79.1%
2022	73.77	417^th	1534	72.8%
2023	69.25	512^th	1534	66.6%

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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	667^th	1414	52.8%

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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	451^st	1043	56.8%

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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	81^st	432	81.3%

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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	351^st	1236	71.6%

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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 Brecht School

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

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brecht School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 433^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 512^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Brecht School)	73.9	65.4	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brecht School)	78.3	54.2	24.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Brecht School)	54.2	63	8.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Brecht School)	91.5	83.3	8.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brecht School)	74.6	62.9	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Brecht School)	62.9	64.1	1.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Brecht School)	91.5	83.3	8.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brecht School)	76.2	58.8	17.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	232	18.9%
African American	15	14	6.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	21	19	9.5%
Hispanic	62	55	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	118	29.8%
Two or More Races	20	26	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	44.4%	1%

Schools Near Brecht School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brecht School	Public	K-4	1250 Lititz Pike	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 291-1733	232	18	12.8	44.4%	118 (50.9%)	14 (6.0%)	55 (23.7%)	19 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.2%)	69.3	512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%		73.8	417^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%	95	65.4	63.0		64.1	83.3	83.3	54.2	62.9		58.8	$16,204	$711	$15,494
Ross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 N Queen St	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6268	283	19	14.8	100.0%	32 (11.3%)	29 (10.2%)	175 (61.8%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.4%)	42.8	979^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.2%		49.6	903^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	41.1%	76	27.0	43.6	33.3	34.7	74.3	74.3	50.0	53.8	47.6	50.4	$21,549	$3,279	$18,271
Wharton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 N Mary St	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6281	326	25	13.3	100.0%	140 (42.9%)	26 (8.0%)	120 (36.8%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)	54.4	797^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.0%		47.3	939^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.8%	142	43.1	45.6	33.4	41.1	76.1	76.1	52.0	65.2	67.5	61.0	$20,389	$3,296	$17,094
Schaeffer School	Public	K-4	875 Pleasure Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 392-6797	333	21	15.9	44.7%	188 (56.5%)	23 (6.9%)	71 (21.3%)	21 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.0%)	71.6	465^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.7%		80.6	279^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.8%	186	68.8	58.7		63.8	85.7	85.7	64.1	58.0		61.1	$14,464	$585	$13,879
Wickersham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N Reservoir St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6291	360	31	11.8	100.0%	36 (10.0%)	54 (15.0%)	212 (58.9%)	32 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.9%)	40.6	1008^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.3%		37.4	1055^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.2%	47	58.9	29.1	28.0	37.2	75.0	75.0	44.8	51.1	40.0	45.1	$19,534	$3,315	$16,220
Fulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 W Orange St	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6110	283	30	9.5	100.0%	39 (13.8%)	46 (16.3%)	172 (60.8%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	19.9	1228^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.9%		9.2	1364^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.1%	136	32.6	15.8	18.8	23.0	60.5	60.5	33.4	27.0	41.4	33.3	$20,414	$2,840	$17,574
Burrowes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 E Orange St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6159	304	27	11.2	92.1%	38 (12.5%)	38 (12.5%)	201 (66.1%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	26.8	1154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.8%		28.5	1127^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.5%	27	38.5	27.7	25.7	30.6	61.7	61.7	43.6	30.5	40.0	37.5	$21,915	$3,210	$18,705
Carter and MacRae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	251 S Prince St	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 396-6842	418	41	10.3	92.8%	36 (8.6%)	99 (23.7%)	246 (58.9%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.5%)	8.9	1377^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.2%		9.3	1354^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.7%	23	14.7	13.9	11.8	13.6	45.8	45.8	21.3	22.5	23.6	22.4	$25,114	$3,715	$21,399
Nitrauer School	Public	K-4	811 Ashbourne Ave	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 569-4239	466	26	17.7	32.6%	277 (59.4%)	33 (7.1%)	69 (14.8%)	61 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	81.5	251^st of 1534 public elementary schools	83.6%		82.1	249^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.8%	2	67.5	70.4		69.0	92.1	92.1	68.7	72.7		70.7	$11,791	$610	$11,181
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	466 Rockland St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6178	389	39	10.1	100.0%	16 (4.1%)	62 (15.9%)	280 (72.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	11.1	1339^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.7%		16.7	1247^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.7%	92	22.0	17.5	8.9	16.1	50.0	50.0	30.5	20.5	23.2	25.3	$22,879	$3,563	$19,316

Frequently Asked Questions about Brecht School

Is Brecht School a good school?

Brecht School ranks 512^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brecht School?

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

What district is Brecht School in?

Manheim Township School District

How many students attend Brecht School?

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

What schools do graduates of Brecht School attend?

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

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