Bucher Sch

403 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bucher Elementary School, located at 450 Candlewyck Rd in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the Manheim Township School District. It is widely recognized for its focus on providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for children in the K-4 grade range. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, emphasizing not only core academic development in subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to standard curriculum, Bucher Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and programs that encourage creativity and physical development. With its strategic location in the Manheim Township area, the school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and robust community support, which help facilitate a well-rounded educational experience for its families.

403

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bucher Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	67
Black	30
Asian	42
Two or More	31

White
233 (57.8%)
Hispanic
67 (16.6%)
Asian
42 (10.4%)
Two or More
31 (7.7%)
Black
30 (7.4%)

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)569-4291
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 72

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88