- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Bucher Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bucher Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458006733
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucher Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucher Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucher Sch ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458006733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Bucher Sch grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 421458006733 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students)
Bucher Sch grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bucher Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manheim Twp Hs
Manheim Twp Hs
1,953 students
- Landis Run Int
Landis Run Intermediate School
929 students
- Manheim Twp Ms
Manheim Twp Ms
914 students
- Reidenbaugh El 488
Reidenbaugh El Sch
488 students
- Nitrauer Sch 468
Nitrauer Sch
468 students
- This school 403
Bucher Sch
403 students
What this shows Bucher Sch reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucher Sch compares
Bucher Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Bucher Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manheim Township Sd reports $15,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucher Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Twp Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucher Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Landis Run Intermediate School
Standard public school
929 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hambright El Sch
Standard public school
574 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Centerville El Sch
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Fritz El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Smoketown El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nitrauer Sch
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucher Sch
How many students attend Bucher Sch?
Bucher Sch has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucher Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucher Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucher Sch?
36.4% of students at Bucher Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucher Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bucher Sch is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucher Sch?
Bucher Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bucher Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucher Sch ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Manheim Township Sd?
Besides Bucher Sch, Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students), Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students), and Manheim Twp Ms (914 students). See the Manheim Township Sd district page for the complete list.