- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, PA
Manheim Twp Ms
Federal NCES profile for Manheim Twp Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421458005114
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manheim Twp Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Manheim Twp Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Twp Ms ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458005114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Manheim Twp Ms shrank from 955 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 421458005114 · Lancaster, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 12.7:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students)
Manheim Twp Ms shrank from 955 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Manheim Twp Ms 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
- This school
Manheim Twp Ms
914 students
- Reidenbaugh El 488
Reidenbaugh El Sch
488 students
- Nitrauer Sch 468
Nitrauer Sch
468 students
- Bucher Sch 403
Bucher Sch
403 students
What this shows Manheim Twp Ms reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manheim Twp Ms compares
Manheim Twp Ms is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Manheim Twp Ms 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 Manheim Twp Ms 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucher Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manheim Twp Ms'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
- 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
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Jackson Ms
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Reynolds Ms
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Manor Middle School
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Lincoln Ms
Standard public school
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Nationwide middle 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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manheim Twp Ms
How many students attend Manheim Twp Ms?
Manheim Twp Ms has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp Ms is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Twp Ms?
28.3% of students at Manheim Twp Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manheim Twp Ms?
The largest demographic group at Manheim Twp Ms is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manheim Twp Ms?
Manheim Twp Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Twp Ms rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Twp Ms ranks #7 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Manheim Township Sd?
Besides Manheim Twp Ms, Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students), Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students), and Reidenbaugh El Sch (488 students). See the Manheim Township Sd district page for the complete list.