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Bucher School

Summary:

Bucher School is an elementary school located in Lancaster, PA, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 385 students. It is part of the Manheim Township School District, which is ranked 86 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucher School has a history of strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects, including Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, Bucher School's proficiency rates were 62.6% in Math, 88.4% in Science, and 62.4% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is also strong compared to its own district, the Manheim Township School District, which has lower proficiency rates in these subjects.

While Bucher School's overall performance is impressive, the lower performance of Asian and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students is a concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, Bucher School's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average may be contributing factors to its strong academic performance, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and staffing resources for schools to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-4

 450 Candlewyck Rd
       Lancaster, PA  17601-2844

(717) 569-4291

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
499th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,565 Help


Students who attend Bucher School usually attend:

Middle:    Landis Run Intermediate School
    Manheim Township Middle School
High:    Manheim Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Asian:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details Bucher School ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), Hispanic (17.1%), Asian (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucher School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucher School is $14,565, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Manheim Township School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bucher School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucher School 499th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bucher School in the ranking list.)

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Manheim Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township School District 86th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bucher School

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Rank History for all students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.56 247th 1302 81.0%
2004 85.85 140th 1308 89.3%
2005 58.10 665th 1299 48.8%
2006 80.87 209th 1545 86.5%
2007 69.47 493rd 1555 68.3%
2008 66.33 585th 1551 62.3%
2009 76.20 308th 1549 80.1%
2010 74.96 344th 1579 78.2%
2011 68.88 532nd 1597 66.7%
2012 71.77 489th 1599 69.4%
2013 69.11 532nd 1519 65.0%
2014 62.47 689th 1467 53.0%
2015 84.42 174th 1474 88.2%
2016 83.04 215th 1554 86.2%
2017 75.50 377th 1547 75.6%
2018 78.73 303rd 1530 80.2%
2019 77.62 343rd 1544 77.8%
2021 77.85 297th 1433 79.3%
2022 78.51 317th 1534 79.3%
2023 67.73 538th 1534 64.9%
2024 69.89 499th 1526 67.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.79 463rd 1414 67.3%
2024 60.37 585th 1432 59.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.09 632nd 1488 57.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.68 422nd 1043 59.5%
2024 51.77 469th 1084 56.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.32 315th 1495 78.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.88 109th 160 31.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.64 164th 432 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bucher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.00 203rd 1236 83.6%
2024 74.93 270th 1229 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bucher School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 1 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 326 1 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 329 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 343 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 357 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 359 4 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 350 10 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 330 8 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 330 8 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 307 8 29 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 281 6 29 8 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 283 10 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 298 13 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 279 15 20 16 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 240 23 25 28 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 240 23 25 28 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 224 18 26 32 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 226 15 33 28 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 212 9 39 27 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 209 11 35 27 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 210 10 39 31 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 214 6 40 32 0 n/a n/a 7 299
2010 219 8 43 26 0 n/a n/a 16 312
2011 255 15 58 42 0 0 28 0 398
2012 233 24 49 45 0 1 32 0 384
2013 165 19 39 30 0 0 26 0 279
2014 175 27 39 41 2 0 22 0 306
2015 183 26 42 52 2 0 18 0 323
2016 198 29 43 54 2 0 25 0 351
2017 201 29 47 56 0 0 37 0 370
2018 220 28 48 67 0 0 17 0 380
2019 203 24 55 71 0 0 27 0 380
2020 202 23 57 94 0 0 40 0 416
2021 193 33 54 68 0 0 31 0 379
2022 217 42 51 54 0 0 32 0 396
2023 214 40 44 58 0 0 29 0 385
2024 236 37 47 72 0 1 27 0 420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bucher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 20.7 17.0 n/a
1989 342 20.5 16.6 n/a
1990 340 22.4 15.1 0
1991 357 20.9 17.0 n/a
1992 376 21.5 17.4 n/a
1993 383 17.5 21.9 n/a
1994 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1995 378 16.8 22.5 n/a
1996 378 16.8 22.5 n/a
1997 352 17.5 20.1 n/a
1998 325 16.0 20.3 n/a
1999 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
2000 360 19.0 18.9 8.9
2001 330 21.5 15.3 10
2002 316 22.3 14.2 7.6
2003 316 22.3 14.2 7.6
2004 300 22.3 13.5 10.7
2005 303 19.8 15.3 7.9
2006 287 17.7 16.2 8
2007 282 17.6 16.0 8.5
2008 290 20.9 13.9 9.3
2009 299 18.6 16.0 19.2
2010 312 19.3 16.1 15.5
2011 398 25.2 15.7 27.4
2012 384 28.3 13.5 27.9
2013 279 21.2 13.1 24.4
2014 306 21.9 13.9 33
2015 323 23.0 14.0 33.7
2016 351 24.0 14.6 34.2
2017 370 27.5 13.4 36.8
2018 380 28.7 13.2 36.3
2019 380 29.6 12.8 34.5
2020 416 29.9 13.8 39.4
2021 379 29.6 12.8 40.4
2022 396 29.1 13.6 37.9
2023 385 28.3 13.6 38.4
2024 420 30.7 13.6 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bucher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 20.7 17.0 n/a
1989 342 20.5 16.6 n/a
1990 340 22.4 15.1 0
1991 357 20.9 17.0 n/a
1992 376 21.5 17.4 n/a
1993 383 17.5 21.9 n/a
1994 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1995 378 16.8 22.5 n/a
1996 378 16.8 22.5 n/a
1997 352 17.5 20.1 n/a
1998 325 16.0 20.3 n/a
1999 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
2000 360 19.0 18.9 8.9
2001 330 21.5 15.3 10
2002 316 22.3 14.2 7.6
2003 316 22.3 14.2 7.6
2004 300 22.3 13.5 10.7
2005 303 19.8 15.3 7.9
2006 287 17.7 16.2 8
2007 282 17.6 16.0 8.5
2008 290 20.9 13.9 9.3
2009 299 18.6 16.0 19.2
2010 312 19.3 16.1 15.5
2011 398 25.2 15.7 27.4
2012 384 28.3 13.5 27.9
2013 279 21.2 13.1 24.4
2014 306 21.9 13.9 33
2015 323 23.0 14.0 33.7
2016 351 24.0 14.6 34.2
2017 370 27.5 13.4 36.8
2018 380 28.7 13.2 36.3
2019 380 29.6 12.8 34.5
2020 416 29.9 13.8 39.4
2021 379 29.6 12.8 40.4
2022 396 29.1 13.6 37.9
2023 385 28.3 13.6 38.4
2024 420 30.7 13.6 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bucher School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.4%) $13,273 (99.6%) $13,323
2020 $64 (0.5%) $13,213 (99.5%) $13,277
2021 $212 (1.4%) $14,626 (98.6%) $14,838
2022 $651 (4.5%) $13,914 (95.5%) $14,565

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucher School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 538th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bucher School)73.761.5
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bucher School)72.361.3
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bucher School)70.258.3
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bucher School)86.684.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bucher School)86.657
 29.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Bucher School)72.160
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bucher School)86.684.7
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bucher School)79.159.2
 19.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students380385
 1.3%
African American2440
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian5544
 20%
Hispanic7158
 18.3%
Pacific Islander00
White203214
 5.4%
Two or More Races2729
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%38.4%
 4%

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Students who attend Bucher School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Landis Run Intermediate School
Middle : Manheim Township Middle School
High : Manheim Township High School

Bucher School ranks 499th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Bucher School.

Students at Bucher School are 56% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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