BRECHT SCHOOL
Brecht Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Manheim Township SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 291 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Brecht Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brecht Elementary School is a public school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Hempfield School District. Situated on Lititz Pike, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational education through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development, while preparing children for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its core academic program, Brecht Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and parents to ensure student success. With a dedication to building a positive school culture, Brecht provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students both in and out of the classroom, helping them develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Brecht Sch at (717) 291-1733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, PA 17601-4340
(717) 291-1733
BRECHT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, PA with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Manheim Township SD
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 20.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 291 students
- White
- 61.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.