Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Schaeffer School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Schaeffer School serves the southeast part of Lancaster, PA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaeffer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Schaeffer School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Schaeffer School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaeffer School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 is Schaeffer School's ranking?
Schaeffer School is ranked #487 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schaeffer School often compared to?
Schaeffer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fritz Elementary School, Bucher School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Schaeffer School?
318 students attend Schaeffer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Schaeffer School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schaeffer School?
Schaeffer School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schaeffer School offer ?
Schaeffer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schaeffer School part of?
Schaeffer School is part of Manheim Township School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
3820585 - Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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