Brecht Sch

236 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Brecht Elementary School is a public school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Hempfield School District. Situated on Lititz Pike, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational education through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development, while preparing children for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Brecht Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and parents to ensure student success. With a dedication to building a positive school culture, Brecht provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students both in and out of the classroom, helping them develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

236

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brecht Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	57
Black	13
Asian	20
Two or More	28

White
118 (50.0%)
Hispanic
57 (24.2%)
Two or More
28 (11.9%)
Asian
20 (8.5%)
Black
13 (5.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manheim Township SD
Phone:	(717)291-1733
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44