Enrollment
846
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manheim Central Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manheim Central Ms
Manheim Central Ms is a large elementary school in Manheim, Pennsylvania, enrolling 846 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 846 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 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Manheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Doe Run El Sch (672 students): Manheim Central Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students) and Doe Run El Sch (672 students) alongside Manheim Central Ms.
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 Manheim Central Ms compares
Manheim Central Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Central Sd, which includes Manheim Central Ms.
$17,099
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 26.0%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manheim on the city page.
Is Manheim Central Ms a good school?
Manheim Central Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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