Enrollment
929
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Landis Run Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Landis Run Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458007467
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Landis Run Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Landis Run Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Landis Run Intermediate School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458007467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Landis Run Intermediate School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Landis Run Intermediate School
Landis Run Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 929 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #239.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Manheim Township Sd spends $14,309 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lancaster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hambright El Sch (574 students): Landis Run Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students) and Manheim Twp Ms (914 students) alongside Landis Run Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Landis Run Intermediate School compares
Landis Run Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.8%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Landis Run Intermediate School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Township Sd, which includes Landis Run Intermediate School.
$14,309
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 19.8%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Landis Run Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Twp Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucher Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Landis Run Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Rohrerstown El Sch
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Landis Run Intermediate School
How many students attend Landis Run Intermediate School?
Landis Run Intermediate School has 929 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landis Run Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Landis Run Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Landis Run Intermediate School?
30.2% of students at Landis Run Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Landis Run Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Landis Run Intermediate School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Landis Run Intermediate School?
Landis Run Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Landis Run Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Landis Run Intermediate School ranks #9 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.
Is Landis Run Intermediate School a good school?
Landis Run Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manheim Township Sd?
Besides Landis Run Intermediate School, Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students), Manheim Twp Ms (914 students), and Reidenbaugh El Sch (488 students). See the Manheim Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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