WEST MANHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Manheim El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the South Western SD school district, located in Hanover, PA with about 568 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, West Manheim El 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.
West Manheim Elementary School is a public school located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational facility within the South Western School District. Situated on Baltimore Pike, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. Its academic programs are designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also emphasizing the personal and social development of each child.
As part of the South Western School District, West Manheim Elementary focuses on integrating modern instructional practices with a community-centered approach to education. The school encourages active parental involvement and maintains a commitment to preparing students for future academic success through collaborative learning and high expectations. By providing a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps its students transition successfully to the middle school level.
For more information, contact West Manheim El Sch at (717) 633-4890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hanover, PA 17331-9612
(717) 633-4890
WEST MANHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hanover, PA with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Western SD
- Total Students:
- 568
- Teachers:
- 37.94
- 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
* 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 568 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST MANHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.