Schaeffer School
Tel:
(717)392-6797
- Schaeffer School serves 309 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Schaeffer School's student population of 309 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Schaeffer School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Schaeffer School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #444 out of 2,835 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manheim Township SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Schaeffer School is Mccaskey Campus (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brecht School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster Brecht School Grades: K-4 | 280 students
0.8 miles
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717)291-1733 0.8 K-4 280 - Lancaster Mccaskey Campus Grades: 9-12 | 2716 students
0.8 miles
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6211 0.8 9-12 2716 - Lancaster Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 508 students
0.9 miles
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6187 0.9 6-8 508 - Lancaster Wickersham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
0.9 miles
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6291 0.9 PK-5 453 - Lancaster Ross Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
1.1 miles
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)291-6268 1.1 PK-5 348
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