Very Good
#826 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Orendorf EL Sch
Elementary School · Northeastern York Sd · Manchester, PA
A Northeastern York Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 South Hartman Street, Manchester, PA 17345
- Math 54% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orendorf EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orendorf 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$83,556
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Wolf EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights School YorkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| York Haven EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–3 | 3.3 mi | 292 | 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.
Northeastern York Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orendorf EL Sch is listed in Northeastern York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orendorf EL Sch
Orendorf EL Sch is a public elementary school in Manchester, PA, part of Northeastern York Sd, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orendorf EL Sch
What grades does Orendorf EL Sch serve?
Orendorf EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Orendorf EL Sch?
Orendorf EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orendorf EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Orendorf EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orendorf EL Sch rank in PA?
Orendorf EL Sch ranks #826 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Orendorf EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Orendorf 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 Orendorf EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orendorf EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orendorf EL Sch a charter school?
No, Orendorf EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orendorf EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Orendorf EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orendorf EL Sch?
57.2% of students at Orendorf 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (717) 266-5621
- Area population (ZIP 17345)
- 8,106
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 17345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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