Very Good
#829 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Central Manor EL Sch
Elementary School · Penn Manor Sd · Washington Boro, PA
A Penn Manor Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3717 Blue Rock Rd, Washington Boro, PA 17582
- Math 58% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Manor EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Manor EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,659
Median home value
$288,500
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letort EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Hambright EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Mountville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penn Manor Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Manor EL Sch is listed in Penn Manor SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Manor EL Sch
Central Manor EL Sch is a public elementary school in Washington Boro, PA, part of Penn Manor Sd, serving approximately 618 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Manor EL Sch
What grades does Central Manor EL Sch serve?
Central Manor EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Central Manor EL Sch?
Central Manor EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Manor EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Manor EL Sch is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Manor EL Sch rank in PA?
Central Manor EL Sch ranks #829 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Manor EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Manor EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Manor EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Manor EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Manor EL Sch a charter school?
No, Central Manor EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Manor EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Central Manor EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Manor EL Sch?
49.7% of students at Central Manor EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (717) 872-1401
- Area population (ZIP 17582)
- 1,711
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17582; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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