- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shippensburg, PA
Nancy Grayson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Nancy Grayson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422157006114
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nancy Grayson El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Shippensburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nancy Grayson El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Grayson El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shippensburg, PA.
School address
District: Shippensburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422157006114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Nancy Grayson El Sch grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 422157006114 · Shippensburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students)
Nancy Grayson El Sch grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nancy Grayson 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
- This school
Nancy Grayson El Sch
532 students
- James Burd El
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 Nancy Grayson El Sch reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nancy Grayson El Sch compares
Nancy Grayson El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Nancy Grayson 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 Nancy Grayson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shippensburg Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Burd 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 Nancy Grayson 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Grayson El Sch
How many students attend Nancy Grayson El Sch?
Nancy Grayson El Sch has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shippensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Grayson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Grayson El Sch is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nancy Grayson El Sch?
49.8% of students at Nancy Grayson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nancy Grayson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Nancy Grayson El Sch is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Shippensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nancy Grayson El Sch?
Nancy Grayson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Nancy Grayson El Sch rank among elementary schools in Shippensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Grayson El Sch ranks #3 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 Nancy Grayson El Sch, Shippensburg Area Sd also operates Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students), Shippensburg Area Ms (851 students), and James Burd El Sch (529 students). See the Shippensburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.