Our Philosophy
Penn Manor School District encourages creative approaches to meeting the needs of all students, both academically and socially. We are known for our emphasis on technology in the classroom, student collaboration, agricultural education and technical and career training. We believe that everything we do should enhance our community, one student at a time.
With an average student population of 5,550, Penn Manor School District is one of the largest districts in Lancaster County. Penn Manor spans 113 rural square miles to the east of the Susquehanna River and encompasses five municipalities: Millersville Borough and Conestoga, Martic, Manor and Pequea townships. As of 2020, total district population was estimated at 43,153. The corporate headquarters of both Armstrong World Industries and Turkey Hill Dairy are located within the school district boundaries.
Penn Manor students attend seven elementary buildings, two middle schools and one high school. Penn Manor currently employs 377 teachers and 250 support staff. District students have consistently scored above both the state and federal averages on the SAT and state exams. Over the past five years, about 70 percent of Penn Manor High School seniors have pursued post-secondary education.
All elementary schools serve grades K-6. The two middle schools enroll grades 7 and 8 and utilize a team approach designed around a core of teachers for math, English, reading, social studies, and science. The comprehensive high school program schedule is organized into four daily blocks for students in grades 9-12. Located in Millersville Borough, Penn Manor High School is adjacent to the campus of Millersville University.
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Penn Manor Facts and Figures
| Program | Percentage/total |
|---|---|
| Special Education Population | 17.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch % | 49.1% |
| Teachers Employed | 393 |
| Support Staff Employed | 241 |
| Administrators Employed | 35 |
| Total District Budget (2026-2027) | $123,591,256 |
| Average Tax Increase 2022 to 2026 | 2.57% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $17,977 |
| Tuition: Elementary | $14,418.34 |
| Tuition: Secondary | $14,700.12 |
| Starting Teacher Salary | $67,025 |
| Average Teacher Salary | $85,209 |
| Community Population | 46,007 (2024) |
| Assessed Property Value | $3,313,896,500 |
| School Building | Enrollment on July 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Central Manor Elementary | 566 |
| Conestoga Elementary | 297 |
| Eshleman Elementary | 330 |
| Hambright Elementary | 560 |
| Letort Elementary | 300 |
| Martic Elementary | 282 |
| Pequea Elementary | 337 |
| Manor Middle MS | 482 |
| Marticville MS | 380 |
| Penn Manor HS | 1,726 |
| District Total | 5,269 |
Visiting the District Office
Penn Manor School District’s Administrative Offices are located at the high school, 100 East Cottage Avenue, Millersville. Handicapped-accessible offices are located in Building D and are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The offices will be closed daily from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to provide a lunch break for our staff. We encourage visitors to call the district receptionist at 717.872.9500 before visiting the office.