- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Neff Sch
Federal NCES profile for Neff Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458000214
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neff Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neff Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neff Sch ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Neff Sch held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421458000214 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students)
Neff Sch held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Neff 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 283
Neff Sch
283 students
What this shows Neff Sch reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neff Sch compares
Neff Sch 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Neff 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 Neff 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neff 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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Neff Sch
How many students attend Neff Sch?
Neff Sch has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neff Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Neff Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neff Sch?
28.7% of students at Neff Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neff Sch?
The largest demographic group at Neff Sch is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neff Sch?
Neff Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Neff Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Neff Sch ranks #1 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 Neff 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.