Manheim Central School District

281 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,839 students in Manheim Central School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Elementary Schools in Manheim Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,145 Schools
# Students
2,719 Students
1,108,977 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
82,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manheim Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#289 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
40%
38%
56%
55%
67%
57%
(22-23)
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,235 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,203
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,235
$23,119

Best Manheim Central School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Doe Run Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
281 Doe Run Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Manheim Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 835 students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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