- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Schaeffer Sch
Federal NCES profile for Schaeffer Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421458000624
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schaeffer Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schaeffer Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schaeffer Sch ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Schaeffer Sch held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 421458000624 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.9:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Twp Hs (1,953 students)
Schaeffer Sch held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Schaeffer 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 318
Schaeffer Sch
318 students
What this shows Schaeffer Sch reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schaeffer Sch compares
Schaeffer 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Schaeffer 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 Schaeffer Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Twp Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Twp Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schaeffer 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schaeffer Sch
How many students attend Schaeffer Sch?
Schaeffer Sch has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaeffer Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaeffer Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schaeffer Sch?
43.5% of students at Schaeffer Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schaeffer Sch?
The largest demographic group at Schaeffer Sch is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schaeffer Sch?
Schaeffer Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Schaeffer Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Schaeffer Sch ranks #2 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 Schaeffer 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.