SCHAEFFER SCHOOL

Schaeffer Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Manheim Township SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 287 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Schaeffer Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Schaeffer Elementary School, located on Pleasure Road in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public school within the School District of Lancaster. Serving a diverse student population in the Manheim Township vicinity, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern pedagogical tools to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic programming, Schaeffer Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. The school environment typically emphasizes character education and the cultivation of a supportive school culture, aiming to provide a safe and enriching space where students can build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

For more information, contact Schaeffer Sch at (717) 392-6797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601-4439
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SCHAEFFER SCHOOL is a public school in Lancaster, PA with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
19.95
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 287 students

White
67.6%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
2.8%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.