Top Rankings
Lancaster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,032 students in Lancaster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lancaster School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
10,032 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
818 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lancaster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#574 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
57%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
402 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,151 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
14%
# Black Students
1,608 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
16%
14%
# White Students
1,247 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
13%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
616 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
319
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
711
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
828
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
783
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
778
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
766
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
736
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
762
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
711
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
736
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
946
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
751
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
669
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
536
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,011 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,386 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$255 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,011
$23,649
Spending / Student
$25,386
$23,073
Best Lancaster School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Wickersham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Mccaskey Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,620 students
Rank: #66.
Burrowes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Martin School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #88.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Reynolds Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1111.
Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wheatland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Hamilton Park Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1717.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1818.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1919.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster School District?
Lancaster School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,032 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster School District?
Lancaster School District is ranked #562 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster School District?
61% of Lancaster School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster School District?
Lancaster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lancaster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,386 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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