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Schaeffer School

875 PLEASURE RD LANCASTER PA 17601

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 67 of 202 in Pennsylvania

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About Schaeffer School

Schaeffer Elementary School, PA is grades K–4 with approximately 320 students in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13:1. The school has high academic achievement with approximately 62% of students at mathematics proficiency and 67% meeting and exceeding reading grade level. The student body is diversified, with 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% two or more, 7% Black, and 6% Asian, with minority students making up approximately 44% of the student body.

Teaching experience is balanced, with only 4.8% of teachers in their first or second year, and full-time teachers 100% fully certified. The school underwent a significant renovation in 2003, updating classrooms and facilities to support improved student learning. The local real estate market around Schaeffer School is active, with a median home value of approximately $345,000—higher than the county median of $249,900. Median listing home prices are approximately $350,000, relatively stable year-over-year, with median sale prices approximately $265,000, up 14% last year. Learn more about the elementary schools in Pennsylvania

Schaeffer School Contact Information

Address

875 PLEASURE RD LANCASTER PA 17601

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Phone

(717) 392-6797

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
333
Total Students
$75364
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 67 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Schaeffer 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: 8:25 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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 56.5%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic 21.3%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 9%
Native Am. 0%
White
56.5%
Asian
6.3%
Hispanic
21.3%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 333
48.6%
162 Female
51.4%
171 Male

Student Population

333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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As part of the wider Lancaster community, the school participates in initiatives like the "Pack the Park with Protein" event in September 2025, which supports the Power Packs Project's mission of providing nutritious weekend meals to families.

FAQ

1. What grade levels does Schmidt School serve?

Ans. Schmidt School serves grades K-5.

2. Approximately how many students attend Schmidt School?

Ans. Schmidt School has about 300 students enrolled.

3. What is the focus of instruction at Schmidt School?

Ans. At Schmidt School, teachers emphasize personalized learning as well as a strong foundation in reading.

4. Does the school have a family involvement program?

Ans. Yes, we welcome families to participate in school activities, parent nights, or as volunteers.

5. What extracurricular activities are available?

Ans. Students at Schmidt School have opportunities for programs in music, art, and athletics.

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

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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

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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
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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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