- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nitrauer Sch held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421458004708 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 18:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students)
Nitrauer Sch held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nitrauer 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
- This school 468
Nitrauer Sch
468 students
- Bucher Sch 403
Bucher Sch
403 students
What this shows Nitrauer Sch reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nitrauer Sch compares
Nitrauer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Manheim Township Sd reports $15,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~468 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.