Schaeffer School

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Schaeffer School ranks 407 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Schaeffer School is an elementary school located in Lancaster, PA, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 333 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.

Schaeffer School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly higher PSSA test scores than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 63.9% in math, 81.3% in science, and 72.3% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and White students, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status and disabled students is relatively lower, ranking in the top 42% and top 55% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Schaeffer School outperforms the nearby Brecht School and Nitrauer School, which are also part of the Manheim Township School District, in terms of overall academic performance and PSSA test scores. However, the nearby schools in the Lancaster School District have significantly lower academic performance compared to Schaeffer School, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

Detail:

Public K-4

875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601-4439

(717) 392-6797

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,464

Students who attend Schaeffer School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schaeffer School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Manheim Township School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schaeffer School is 15.9. 4 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Schaeffer School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schaeffer School is $14,464. 3 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schaeffer School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schaeffer School 407^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Schaeffer School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Manheim Township School District:

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

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Rank History for Schaeffer School

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Rank History for all students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.88	645^th	1302	50.5%
2004	48.54	810^th	1308	38.1%
2005	65.90	507^th	1299	61.0%
2006	66.61	547^th	1545	64.6%
2007	78.02	284^th	1555	81.7%
2008	76.35	305^th	1551	80.3%
2009	71.38	428^th	1549	72.4%
2010	69.28	520^th	1579	67.1%
2011	67.61	579^th	1597	63.7%
2012	69.17	578^th	1599	63.9%
2013	69.37	522^nd	1519	65.6%
2014	80.29	214^th	1467	85.4%
2015	89.18	67^th	1474	95.5%
2016	83.85	194^th	1554	87.5%
2017	82.91	224^th	1547	85.5%
2018	85.64	152^nd	1530	90.1%
2019	82.57	223^rd	1544	85.6%
2021	76.39	323^rd	1433	77.5%
2022	80.57	279^th	1534	81.8%
2023	71.57	465^th	1534	69.7%
2024	74.57	407^th	1526	73.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.21	430^th	1414	69.6%
2024	59.33	603^rd	1432	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.21	586^th	1488	60.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.90	551^st	1043	47.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.76	253^rd	1495	83.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.25	97^th	432	77.5%

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Rank History for White students at Schaeffer School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.18	304^th	1236	75.4%
2024	77.50	232^nd	1229	81.1%

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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 Schaeffer School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	322	15	21	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2005	303	9	16	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2006	317	24	19	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2007	318	22	17	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2008	305	27	18	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2009	312	24	19	38	1	n/a	n/a	17	411
2010	320	19	20	29	1	n/a	n/a	27	416
2011	319	11	25	21	1	0	38	0	415
2012	280	16	30	27	1	0	35	0	389
2013	224	8	19	30	1	0	28	0	310
2014	203	8	17	32	0	0	29	0	289
2015	218	7	15	46	0	0	26	0	312
2016	211	13	15	46	0	0	17	0	302
2017	206	11	12	52	0	0	28	0	309
2018	194	9	8	54	0	0	22	0	287
2019	209	14	13	57	0	0	22	0	315
2020	202	18	11	69	0	0	20	0	320
2021	198	22	11	54	0	0	18	0	303
2022	197	28	14	48	0	0	23	0	310
2023	188	23	21	71	0	0	30	0	333

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 Schaeffer School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	383	19.3	19.8	0
2005	353	20.4	17.3	0
2006	386	22.0	17.5	17.4
2007	380	19.9	19.1	14.5
2008	383	21.0	18.2	15.9
2009	411	23.8	17.3	18.8
2010	416	24.7	16.8	24.7
2011	415	21.7	19.1	25.3
2012	389	19.2	20.2	27.8
2013	310	17.0	18.2	20.3
2014	289	18.4	15.7	24.2
2015	312	20.0	15.6	26.6
2016	302	20.0	15.1	25.5
2017	309	21.0	14.7	27.2
2018	287	19.9	14.3	30.7
2019	315	21.1	14.9	35.9
2020	320	19.7	16.2	35
2021	303	19.8	15.2	35
2022	310	20.8	14.8	39
2023	333	20.9	15.9	44.7

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 Schaeffer School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	383	19.3	19.8	0
2005	353	20.4	17.3	0
2006	386	22.0	17.5	17.4
2007	380	19.9	19.1	14.5
2008	383	21.0	18.2	15.9
2009	411	23.8	17.3	18.8
2010	416	24.7	16.8	24.7
2011	415	21.7	19.1	25.3
2012	389	19.2	20.2	27.8
2013	310	17.0	18.2	20.3
2014	289	18.4	15.7	24.2
2015	312	20.0	15.6	26.6
2016	302	20.0	15.1	25.5
2017	309	21.0	14.7	27.2
2018	287	19.9	14.3	30.7
2019	315	21.1	14.9	35.9
2020	320	19.7	16.2	35
2021	303	19.8	15.2	35
2022	310	20.8	14.8	39
2023	333	20.9	15.9	44.7

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 Schaeffer School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$50 (0.4%)	$12,923 (99.6%)	$12,973
2020	$64 (0.5%)	$13,665 (99.5%)	$13,730
2021	$196 (1.3%)	$14,325 (98.7%)	$14,521
2022	$585 (4.0%)	$13,879 (96.0%)	$14,464

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Schaeffer 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 223^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 465^th of 1534 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Schaeffer School)	79.3	68.8	10.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schaeffer School)	82.8	64.1	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Schaeffer School)	69.7	58.7	11%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Schaeffer School)	89.4	85.7	3.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Schaeffer School)	84.6	58	26.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Schaeffer School)	74.2	63.8	10.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Schaeffer School)	89.4	85.7	3.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Schaeffer School)	83.8	61.1	22.7%
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	315	333	5.7%
African American	14	23	64.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	21	61.5%
Hispanic	57	71	24.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	188	10%
Two or More Races	22	30	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.9%	44.7%	8.9%

Schools Near Schaeffer School

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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 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
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%)	74.6	407^th of 1526 public elementary schools	73.3%		71.6	465^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.7%	58	71.4	57.7		63.9	81.3	81.3	77.6	67.8		72.3	$14,464	$585	$13,879
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%)	71.7	456^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.1%		69.3	512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	56	58.6	65.4		62.4	90.4	90.4	70.7	55.8		62.4	$16,204	$711	$15,494
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%)	41.3	995^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.8%		40.6	1008^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.3%	13	39.3	39.1	34.0	37.4	76.1	76.1	41.2	54.3	50.0	48.3	$19,534	$3,315	$16,220
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%)	40.5	1002^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	34.3%		42.8	979^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.2%	23	30.0	38.5	51.3	39.6	76.9	76.9	31.7	51.3	48.6	43.5	$21,549	$3,279	$18,271
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%)	23.8	1166^th of 1526 public elementary schools	23.6%		26.8	1154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.8%	12	39.5	19.6	22.5	26.5	63.5	63.5	44.7	36.6	30.6	36.7	$21,915	$3,210	$18,705
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%)	83.6	218^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.5	251^st of 1534 public elementary schools	83.6%	33	69.1	75.8		72.2	93.1	93.1	73.8	74.7		74.2	$11,791	$610	$11,181
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%)	54.8	795^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.9%		54.4	797^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.0%	2	59.2	44.9	39.6	48.4	79.2	79.2	64.8	42.9	54.2	54.3	$20,389	$3,296	$17,094
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%)	25.4	1149^th of 1526 public elementary schools	24.7%		19.9	1228^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.9%	79	34.2	27.0	18.8	25.8	62.2	62.2	62.8	29.7	29.2	39.2	$20,414	$2,840	$17,574
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%)	13.9	1304^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.5%		11.1	1339^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.7%	35	17.3	29.3	17.5	22.0	60.3	60.3	21.1	24.2	24.4	23.2	$22,879	$3,563	$19,316
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%)	15.8	1276^th of 1526 public elementary schools	16.4%		8.9	1377^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.2%	101	31.3	23.2	19.5	23.9	55.3	55.3	31.3	26.3	27.8	28.3	$25,114	$3,715	$21,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Schaeffer School

What is the racial makeup of Schaeffer School?

Students at Schaeffer School are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.

What district is Schaeffer School in?

Manheim Township School District

Is Schaeffer School a good school?

Schaeffer School ranks 407^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Schaeffer School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Schaeffer School.

What schools do graduates of Schaeffer School attend?

Students who attend Schaeffer 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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