Excellent
#304 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Doe Run EL Sch
Elementary School · Manheim Central Sd · Manheim, PA
A Manheim Central Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
281 Doe Run Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
- Math 50% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doe Run EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Doe Run 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,589
Median home value
$271,600
Median rent
$1,325/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17545; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Manheim Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Lititz Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Oak Lane Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–9 | 3.1 mi | 63 | 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.
Manheim Central Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doe Run EL Sch is listed in Manheim Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doe Run EL Sch
Doe Run EL Sch is a public elementary school in Manheim, PA, part of Manheim Central Sd, serving approximately 640 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doe Run EL Sch
What grades does Doe Run EL Sch serve?
Doe Run EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Doe Run EL Sch?
Doe Run EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doe Run EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Doe Run EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doe Run EL Sch rank in PA?
Doe Run EL Sch ranks #304 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Doe Run EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Doe Run EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Doe Run EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doe Run EL Sch has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Doe Run EL Sch a charter school?
No, Doe Run EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doe Run EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Doe Run EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doe Run EL Sch?
37.5% of students at Doe Run 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (717) 665-8800
- Area population (ZIP 17545)
- 23,257
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 17545; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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