Enrollment
488
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lititz, PA
Reidenbaugh El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Reidenbaugh El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458000097
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reidenbaugh El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lititz · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Reidenbaugh El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reidenbaugh El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reidenbaugh El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reidenbaugh El Sch
Reidenbaugh El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lititz, Pennsylvania, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 488 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 530 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% 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 Lititz's elementary schools, it stands alongside John R Bonfield El Sch (446 students): Reidenbaugh El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.5:1).
Manheim Township Sd also operates Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students) and Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students) alongside Reidenbaugh El 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 Reidenbaugh El Sch compares
Reidenbaugh El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Reidenbaugh El 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 Reidenbaugh El 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 Reidenbaugh El 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 |
| Nitrauer Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucher Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reidenbaugh El 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lititz
3 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reidenbaugh El Sch
How many students attend Reidenbaugh El Sch?
Reidenbaugh El Sch has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lititz, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reidenbaugh El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reidenbaugh El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reidenbaugh El Sch?
22.3% of students at Reidenbaugh El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reidenbaugh El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Reidenbaugh El Sch is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Lititz, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reidenbaugh El Sch?
Reidenbaugh El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Reidenbaugh El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lititz?
By Resource Investment Index, Reidenbaugh El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, 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 Lititz on the city page.
Is Reidenbaugh El Sch a good school?
Reidenbaugh El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Reidenbaugh El 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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