Enrollment
468
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Nitrauer Sch
Federal NCES profile for Nitrauer Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458004708
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nitrauer Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nitrauer Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nitrauer Sch ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458004708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nitrauer Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nitrauer Sch
Nitrauer Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 636 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #510, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 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 Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students): Nitrauer Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 15.2:1).
Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students) and Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students) alongside Nitrauer Sch.
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 Nitrauer Sch compares
Nitrauer Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 56.2%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Nitrauer Sch 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 Nitrauer Sch.
$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 Nitrauer Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim Twp Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bucher Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nitrauer Sch'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
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nitrauer Sch
How many students attend Nitrauer Sch?
Nitrauer Sch has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitrauer Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitrauer Sch is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nitrauer Sch?
29.8% of students at Nitrauer Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nitrauer Sch?
The largest demographic group at Nitrauer Sch is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nitrauer Sch?
Nitrauer Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Nitrauer Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Nitrauer Sch ranks #10 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 Nitrauer Sch a good school?
Nitrauer Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Nitrauer 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.
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