Lampeter Elementary School

1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lampeter Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lampeter Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lampeter Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lampeter Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Lampeter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lampeter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lampeter Elementary School often compared to?
Lampeter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fritz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lampeter Elementary School?
585 students attend Lampeter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lampeter Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lampeter Elementary School?
Lampeter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lampeter Elementary School offer ?
Lampeter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lampeter Elementary School part of?
Lampeter Elementary School is part of Lampeter-Strasburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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