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Nitrauer School

811 ASHBOURNE AVE LANCASTER PA 17601

About Nitrauer School

As of 2025, Nitrauer Elementary School in Pennsylvania is ranked 214th out of 1,622 schools, placing it in the top 13% of all primary schools in the state. Based on teacher and overall quality evaluations, it is also ranked fourth out of about 65 elementary schools in the Lancaster area. The school reports above 90% performance in science, 62% in math, and 72% in reading, all of which are higher than the district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 17–18:1, Nitrauer serves roughly 466–476 kids in grades K–4.

In order to encourage polite, responsible, and safe behavior, the school uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach, providing students with daily "NIT Notes," weekly recognition, monthly "Student of the Month" awards, and "First Friday" assemblies.As of 2025, Nitrauer Elementary School in Pennsylvania is ranked 214th out of 1,622 schools, placing it in the top 13% of all primary schools in the state. Based on teacher and overall quality evaluations, it is also ranked fourth out of about 65 elementary schools in the Lancaster area. The school reports above 90% performance in science, 62% in math, and 72% in reading, all of which are higher than the district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 17–18:1, Nitrauer serves roughly 466–476 kids in grades K–4. In order to encourage polite, responsible, and safe behavior, the school uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach, providing students with daily "NIT Notes," weekly recognition, monthly "Student of the Month" awards, and "First Friday" assemblies.

Nitrauer School Contact Information

Address

811 ASHBOURNE AVE LANCASTER PA 17601

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Phone

(717) 569-4239

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
466
Total Students
$75364
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 115 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nitrauer School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.4%
Asian 13.1%
Hispanic 14.8%
Black 7.1%
Two+ Races 5.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
59.4%
Asian
13.1%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
7.1%
Two+ Races
5.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 466
45.9%
214 Female
54.1%
252 Male

Student Population

466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

428 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What grades does Nitrauer School serve?

Nitrauer serves kindergarten through 4th grade students.

2. How many students are enrolled at Nitrauer?

The enrollment at Nitrauer is approximately 460-470 students.

3. Does Nitrauer School have programs for gifted students?

Yes, Nitrauer has a Gifted & Talented program for high achieving students.

4. What types of community involvement does Nitrauer School facilitate?

Nitrauer tries to have family events, like ice cream socials, and parents are encouraged to participate in events.

5. What does the current leadership of the school look like?

The current principal is Dr. Wendy Hancock.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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