- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manheim, PA
Manheim Central Ms
Federal NCES profile for Manheim Central Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421455006076
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manheim Central Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manheim · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manheim Central Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Central Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421455006076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Manheim Central Ms held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421455006076 · Manheim, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 13.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Central Shs (896 students)
Manheim Central Ms held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Manheim Central Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manheim Centra
Manheim Central Shs
896 students
- This school
Manheim Central Ms
846 students
- Doe Run El Sch
Doe Run El Sch
672 students
- Baron El Sch 350
Baron El Sch
350 students
What this shows Manheim Central Ms reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manheim Central Ms compares
Manheim Central Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Manheim Central Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manheim Central Sd reports $18,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manheim Central Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Central Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doe Run El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baron El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manheim Central Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Manheim
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manheim Central Ms
How many students attend Manheim Central Ms?
Manheim Central Ms has 846 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manheim, PA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manheim Central Ms?
37.0% of students at Manheim Central Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manheim Central Ms?
The largest demographic group at Manheim Central Ms is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Manheim, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manheim Central Ms?
Manheim Central Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Manheim Central Ms rank among public schools in Manheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Central Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manheim Central Sd?
Besides Manheim Central Ms, Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students), Doe Run El Sch (672 students), and Baron El Sch (350 students). See the Manheim Central Sd district page for the complete list.