Very Good
#538 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Neff Sch
Elementary School · Manheim Township Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Manheim Township Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5134, Lancaster, PA 17606
- Math 69% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neff Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Neff 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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 rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy of LancasterPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Nitrauer SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manheim Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neff Sch is listed in Manheim Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neff Sch
Neff Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Manheim Township Sd, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neff Sch
What grades does Neff Sch serve?
Neff Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Neff Sch?
Neff Sch has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neff Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Neff Sch is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neff Sch rank in PA?
Neff Sch ranks #538 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Neff Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Neff Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Neff Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neff Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Neff Sch a charter school?
No, Neff Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neff Sch a Title I school?
No, Neff Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neff Sch?
35.4% of students at Neff 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (717) 569-8502
- Area population (ZIP 17606)
- 341
- Area median age
- 87.5
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 17606; 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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