Enrollment
529
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Burd El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Burd El Sch
James Burd El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% 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): James Burd El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.6:1).
Shippensburg Area Sd also operates Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students) and Shippensburg Area Ms (851 students) alongside James Burd El Sch.
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 James Burd El Sch compares
James Burd El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,322
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shippensburg Area Sd, which includes James Burd El Sch.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~529 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Burd El Sch a good school?
James Burd El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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