Nitrauer School

811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Nitrauer School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nitrauer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Nitrauer School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Nitrauer School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nitrauer School is 0.60, which is more 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)
#473 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nitrauer School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nitrauer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nitrauer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nitrauer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nitrauer School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
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White
60%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Nitrauer School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nitrauer 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
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nitrauer 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 is Nitrauer School's ranking?
Nitrauer School is ranked #473 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nitrauer School?
466 students attend Nitrauer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nitrauer School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nitrauer School?
Nitrauer School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nitrauer School offer ?
Nitrauer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nitrauer School part of?
Nitrauer School is part of Manheim Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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