Nitrauer Sch vs Schaeffer Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nitrauer Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
468 students
Schaeffer Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
318 students
| Measure | Nitrauer Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Schaeffer Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,627 | #292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4624 of 50,301 | #4513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 468 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.7 vs 80.9).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Nitrauer Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 42.5%).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •Nitrauer Sch is the larger school with 468 students compared with 318.
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 Nitrauer Sch better than Schaeffer 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 Nitrauer Sch and Schaeffer Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nitrauer Sch: 468. Schaeffer Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nitrauer Sch and Schaeffer Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nitrauer Sch is 298th of 1,627 and Schaeffer Sch is 292nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).