Enrollment
121
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lurgan, PA
Lurgan El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lurgan El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420555002225
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lurgan El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Lurgan El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lurgan El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lurgan El Sch
Lurgan El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Lurgan, Pennsylvania, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Chambersburg Area Sd spends $14,464 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students) and Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students) alongside Lurgan 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 Lurgan El Sch compares
Lurgan 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,464
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 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Lurgan El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chambersburg Area Sd, which includes Lurgan El Sch.
$14,464
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 29.0%
Federal 12.1%
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 Lurgan El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lurgan El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lurgan El Sch
How many students attend Lurgan El Sch?
Lurgan El Sch has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lurgan, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lurgan El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lurgan El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lurgan El Sch?
100.0% of students at Lurgan El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lurgan El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lurgan El Sch is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Lurgan, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lurgan El Sch?
Lurgan El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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).
Is Lurgan El Sch a good school?
Lurgan El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Chambersburg Area Sd?
Besides Lurgan El Sch, Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students), Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students), and Chambersburg Area Ms - South (1,025 students). See the Chambersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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