- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 422157001724 · Shippensburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 26.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students)
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shippensburg A
Shippensburg Area Shs
1,097 students
- Shippensburg A
Shippensburg Area Ms
851 students
- Nancy Grayson
Nancy Grayson El Sch
532 students
- James Burd El
James Burd El Sch
529 students
- Shippensburg I
Shippensburg Intrm Sch
495 students
- This school 132
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
132 students
What this shows Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem compares
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Shippensburg Area Sd reports $14,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.