Enrollment
132
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shippensburg, PA
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Federal NCES profile for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422157001724
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Shippensburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shippensburg, PA.
School address
District: Shippensburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422157001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is a small elementary school in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 94% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 132 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Shippensburg Area Sd spends $14,322 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shippensburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nancy Grayson El Sch (532 students): Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Shippensburg Area Sd also operates Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students) and Shippensburg Area Ms (851 students) alongside Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem compares
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 94% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shippensburg Area Sd, which includes Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem.
$14,322
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 33.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg Area Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shippensburg Area Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Burd El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shippensburg Intrm Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Shippensburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
How many students attend Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shippensburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is 26.4:1, which is 94% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
23.8% of students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
The largest demographic group at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Shippensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem rank among elementary schools in Shippensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shippensburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shippensburg on the city page.
Is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem a good school?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shippensburg Area Sd?
Besides Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem, Shippensburg Area Sd also operates Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students), Shippensburg Area Ms (851 students), and Nancy Grayson El Sch (532 students). See the Shippensburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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