Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burgard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Burgard Elementary School?
406 students attend Burgard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Burgard Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burgard Elementary School?
Burgard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burgard Elementary School offer ?
Burgard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Burgard Elementary School part of?
Burgard Elementary School is part of Manheim Central School District.
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