Very Good
#765 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Nitrauer Sch
Elementary School · Manheim Township Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Manheim Township Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
811 Ashbourne Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Math 72% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nitrauer Sch score 73% 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 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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
34.4%
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 Nitrauer 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$96,433
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,477/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Neumann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Neff SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Schaeffer SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 325 | 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
- #7 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
Nitrauer Sch is listed in Manheim Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nitrauer Sch
Nitrauer Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Manheim Township Sd, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nitrauer Sch
What grades does Nitrauer Sch serve?
Nitrauer Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Nitrauer Sch?
Nitrauer Sch has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitrauer Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitrauer 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 Nitrauer Sch rank in PA?
Nitrauer Sch ranks #765 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Nitrauer Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Nitrauer Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Nitrauer Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nitrauer Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nitrauer Sch a charter school?
No, Nitrauer Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nitrauer Sch a Title I school?
No, Nitrauer Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nitrauer Sch?
34.4% of students at Nitrauer 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (717) 569-4239
- Area population (ZIP 17601)
- 56,348
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17601; 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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