- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shippensburg, PA
James Burd El Sch
Federal NCES profile for James Burd El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422157006120
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Burd El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Shippensburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Burd El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Burd El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Shippensburg, PA.
School address
District: Shippensburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422157006120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
James Burd El Sch held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 422157006120 · Shippensburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 15.6:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students)
James Burd El Sch held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
James Burd El Sch 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
- This school
James Burd El Sch
529 students
- Shippensburg I
Shippensburg Intrm Sch
495 students
- Grace B Luhrs 132
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
132 students
What this shows James Burd El Sch reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Burd El Sch compares
James Burd El Sch 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 6% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, James Burd El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Shippensburg Area Sd reports $14,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Burd El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shippensburg Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shippensburg Intrm Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Burd El Sch'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
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Burd El Sch
How many students attend James Burd El Sch?
James Burd El Sch has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shippensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Burd El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at James Burd El Sch is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Burd El Sch?
54.4% of students at James Burd El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Burd El Sch?
The largest demographic group at James Burd El Sch is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Shippensburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Burd El Sch?
James Burd El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Burd El Sch rank among elementary schools in Shippensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James Burd El Sch ranks #4 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 James Burd El Sch, 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.