Manheim Township Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Manheim Township Sd

Manheim Township School District serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across a cluster of communities in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment that spans all grade levels in roughly balanced cohorts. The district's student body reflects the county's demographics, with a white majority alongside substantial populations of Hispanic, Asian, and Black students. The district does not report free-and-reduced-price-lunch figures or English learner counts, so a parent looking for detail on economic need or language-support populations would need to contact the district directly.

On state assessments for grades three through eight, Manheim Township's proficiency rates are strong. In English language arts, a majority of students tested reached proficiency, with a notably higher proportion meeting standard than in mathematics, where proficiency sits below the ELA mark. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Lancaster County's districts. Chronic absenteeism is also low, again positioning the district among the county's better performers on this measure.

The housing market in the district's territory reflects mixed conditions across several zip codes. Home values center on a mid-range figure and have grown modestly year-over-year. Rental costs are stable and moderate. A household with median county income would face a reasonable rent-to-income ratio, though a home purchase at current mortgage rates requires a mortgage payment that is a meaningful share of household income. The district's per-pupil spending is in the lower range among its county peers, even as it delivers strong academic results.

Two recent policy shifts carry weight for families. The school board eliminated class rank from student transcripts for students graduating from the Class of 2026 onward, making Manheim Township the only district in Lancaster County to do so. This change affects how college admissions offices and scholarship committees will evaluate graduates against ranked peers from other schools. Separately, the board has chosen to build a new Nitrauer Elementary School rather than undertake a major renovation of the decades-old building. This capital project represents a substantial, multi-year commitment that will shape facilities and tax obligations.

The district has raised property taxes in recent budget cycles. A 2024-25 budget increase meant a modest annual tax rise on an average-valued home in the district. The administration is projecting a significant budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, and Lancaster County's property reassessment scheduled for 2027 adds another layer of fiscal uncertainty for homeowners already facing recent tax hikes. A parent or resident weighing a move into the district should factor these commitments into their housing economics.

The district operates nine schools: four elementary buildings (Reidenbaugh, Neff, Brecht, and Schaeffer), two intermediate schools (Landis Run and Nitrauer), a middle school, and a high school. State assessment data reflect grades three through eight only, so the high school's academic performance and graduation outcomes are not available in the data provided. A parent interested in secondary-level program breadth, advanced coursework, or post-secondary pathways would want to visit the high school directly or speak with current families.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,014

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 6%

White 62%

Asian 10%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

52%

—

Gr 4

48%

—

Gr 5

47%

—

Gr 6

53%

—

Gr 7

48%

—

Gr 8

40%

—

Gr 38

48%

—

Math

Gr 3

53%

—

Gr 4

52%

—

Gr 5

40%

—

Gr 6

39%

—

Gr 7

25%

—

Gr 8

28%

—

Gr 38

39%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Landis Run Intermediate School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

60%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

68%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$440,825

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$310K to $463K

vs. state typical1.54x

vs. national typical1.20x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
17601	Lancaster	$436K	+4.3%	58.1%
17543	Lititz	$463K	+4.9%	34.1%
17540	Leola	$406K	+3.9%	5.1%
17603	Lancaster	$310K	+3.0%	1.8%
17602	Lancaster	$319K	+3.4%	0.4%
17545	Manheim	$394K	+4.7%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,828/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,423 to $1,864/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
17601	Lancaster	$1,864	+3.6%	58.1%
17543	Lititz	$1,792	—	34.1%
17603	Lancaster	$1,483	+2.0%	1.8%
17602	Lancaster	$1,423	+1.4%	0.4%
17545	Manheim	$1,549	+2.7%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,224/mo

Home price / national median income5.3x

Annual rent / national median income26.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$396/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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