West Manheim Elementary School

Summary:

West Manheim Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 625 students in grades K-5 within the South Western School District in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The school consistently performs above state and district averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in science.

West Manheim Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, with 46.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the district average of 42% and the state average of 39.3%. In PSSA Science, an impressive 80.4% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (69.4%) and state (65.6%) averages. The school also excelled in PSSA English Language Arts, with 61.9% of students proficient or better, compared to the district's 57.5% and the state's 53.8%. However, the school's performance for African American students is notably stronger than for White students and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools like Spring Grove Elementary School and New Oxford Elementary School, West Manheim Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (83.68%) and a lower percentage of minority students, particularly Hispanic and African American students. This demographic difference may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to it, such as socioeconomic considerations or school choice patterns.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2000 Baltimore Pike
       Hanover, PA  17331-9612


(717) 633-4890

District: South Western School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
668th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,530 Help


Students who attend West Manheim Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Emory H Markle Middle School
High:    South Western Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
African American:
7.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Manheim Elementary School ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Western School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Manheim Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the South Western School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), African American (7.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Western School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Manheim Elementary School is 15.3. 2 elementary schools in the South Western School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Manheim Elementary School is $13,530, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the South Western School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Manheim Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Manheim Elementary School 668th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Manheim Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Western School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Western School District 218th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Manheim Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Manheim Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.33 704th 1545 54.4%
2007 56.37 821st 1555 47.2%
2008 65.37 608th 1551 60.8%
2009 50.99 959th 1549 38.1%
2010 66.91 585th 1579 63.0%
2011 72.24 433rd 1597 72.9%
2012 64.94 691st 1599 56.8%
2013 65.98 621st 1519 59.1%
2014 65.28 608th 1467 58.6%
2015 66.94 557th 1474 62.2%
2016 63.82 670th 1554 56.9%
2017 60.62 726th 1547 53.1%
2018 65.28 628th 1530 59.0%
2019 61.06 703rd 1544 54.5%
2021 58.29 671st 1433 53.2%
2022 66.62 562nd 1534 63.4%
2023 61.17 668th 1534 56.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Manheim Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.91 611th 1414 56.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Manheim Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.26 732nd 1043 29.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West Manheim Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.30 23rd 437 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Manheim Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.15 746th 1236 39.6%
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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.

West Manheim Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Open Quote I have 2 children that go to this school. I find the teachers extremely dedicated to the children. They do something called Reading Intervention during which time students who are advanced in reading receive extension and students who need help in reading get the support they need from specialists. They also have a morning math time for children who need help in math. There are after-school programs for children as young as kindergarten. The building is new and well kept. The staff is friendly. I feel very good about the experience my children are having in this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Manheim Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 353 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 363 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 402 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1991 367 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 346 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 362 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 341 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 321 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 321 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 311 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 325 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 317 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 312 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 291 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 318 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 318 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 310 8 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 326 12 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 425 13 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 527 20 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 544 24 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 562 29 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 586 30 8 9 0 n/a n/a 3 636
2011 519 24 10 11 0 0 10 0 574
2012 480 20 13 11 0 0 7 0 531
2013 497 24 12 13 1 0 8 0 555
2014 520 23 8 16 1 1 10 0 579
2015 540 23 10 18 1 0 8 0 600
2016 477 19 9 21 1 1 14 0 542
2017 480 18 16 19 1 0 22 0 556
2018 482 27 12 24 1 0 22 0 568
2019 471 25 13 24 0 0 28 0 561
2020 505 28 14 23 1 0 25 0 596
2021 493 26 10 28 1 0 26 0 584
2022 514 39 9 27 0 0 29 0 618
2023 523 47 7 18 0 0 30 0 625

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 West Manheim Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 18.5 19.2 n/a
1989 365 17.4 20.9 n/a
1990 409 17.6 23.2 0
1991 372 18.5 20.1 n/a
1992 351 17.6 19.9 n/a
1993 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1994 345 16.0 21.6 n/a
1995 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1996 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1997 322 14.8 21.8 n/a
1998 336 17.3 19.4 n/a
1999 330 18.5 17.8 n/a
2000 323 16.0 20.2 11.1
2001 303 17.0 17.8 10.6
2002 328 18.1 18.1 6.7
2003 328 18.1 18.1 6.7
2004 323 16.6 19.5 9.3
2005 344 17.5 19.7 6.4
2006 447 20.1 22.2 8.7
2007 562 27.5 20.4 7.7
2008 582 33.5 17.4 12.4
2009 610 37.4 16.3 9.7
2010 636 37.2 17.0 19.1
2011 574 34.6 16.5 15
2012 531 35.1 15.0 16.9
2013 555 35.6 15.5 19.8
2014 579 35.5 16.2 15.2
2015 600 36.0 16.6 18.2
2016 542 34.0 15.9 21
2017 556 36.4 15.2 10.8
2018 568 37.9 14.9 7.2
2019 561 36.4 15.3 23.5
2020 596 38.0 15.6 24.5
2021 584 37.5 15.5 26
2022 618 41.3 14.9 27.3
2023 625 40.8 15.3 26.9

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 West Manheim Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 18.5 19.2 n/a
1989 365 17.4 20.9 n/a
1990 409 17.6 23.2 0
1991 372 18.5 20.1 n/a
1992 351 17.6 19.9 n/a
1993 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1994 345 16.0 21.6 n/a
1995 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1996 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1997 322 14.8 21.8 n/a
1998 336 17.3 19.4 n/a
1999 330 18.5 17.8 n/a
2000 323 16.0 20.2 11.1
2001 303 17.0 17.8 10.6
2002 328 18.1 18.1 6.7
2003 328 18.1 18.1 6.7
2004 323 16.6 19.5 9.3
2005 344 17.5 19.7 6.4
2006 447 20.1 22.2 8.7
2007 562 27.5 20.4 7.7
2008 582 33.5 17.4 12.4
2009 610 37.4 16.3 9.7
2010 636 37.2 17.0 19.1
2011 574 34.6 16.5 15
2012 531 35.1 15.0 16.9
2013 555 35.6 15.5 19.8
2014 579 35.5 16.2 15.2
2015 600 36.0 16.6 18.2
2016 542 34.0 15.9 21
2017 556 36.4 15.2 10.8
2018 568 37.9 14.9 7.2
2019 561 36.4 15.3 23.5
2020 596 38.0 15.6 24.5
2021 584 37.5 15.5 26
2022 618 41.3 14.9 27.3
2023 625 40.8 15.3 26.9

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 West Manheim Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,930 (100.0%) $12,930
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,943 (100.0%) $12,943
2021 $124 (0.9%) $13,340 (99.1%) $13,465
2022 $70 (0.5%) $13,460 (99.5%) $13,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Manheim Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 703rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 668th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Manheim Elementary School)52.850.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Manheim Elementary School)59.460.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Manheim Elementary School)56.139.8
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Manheim Elementary School)91.680.4
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Manheim Elementary School)74.561.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Manheim Elementary School)44.850
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Manheim Elementary School)61.363
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (West Manheim Elementary School)51.646.9
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Manheim Elementary School)91.680.4
 11.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Manheim Elementary School)65.661.9
 3.7%
   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 Students561625
 11.4%
African American2547
 88%
American Indian00
Asian137
 46.2%
Hispanic2418
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White471523
 11%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.5%26.9%
 3.4%


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Students who attend West Manheim Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emory H Markle Middle School
High : South Western Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended West Manheim Elementary School.

Students at West Manheim Elementary School are 84% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

West Manheim Elementary School ranks 668th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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