Bucher Sch vs Nitrauer Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucher Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
Nitrauer Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
468 students
| Measure | Bucher Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Nitrauer Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,627 | #298 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4880 of 50,301 | #4624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 403 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.2 vs 80.7).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 39.7%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •Nitrauer Sch is the larger school with 468 students compared with 403.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bucher Sch better than Nitrauer Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bucher Sch and Nitrauer Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucher Sch: 403. Nitrauer Sch: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucher Sch and Nitrauer Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bucher Sch is 311th of 1,627 and Nitrauer Sch is 298th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).