- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Shepherdstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shepherdstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421503001711
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherdstown El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherdstown El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherdstown El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421503001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Shepherdstown El Sch grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 421503001711 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students)
Shepherdstown El Sch grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shepherdstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
1,412 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Ms
1,112 students
- Elmwood Academ
Elmwood Academy
712 students
- Upper Allen El 321
Upper Allen El Sch
321 students
- Kindergarten A 321
Kindergarten Academy
321 students
- This school 283
Shepherdstown El Sch
283 students
What this shows Shepherdstown El Sch reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherdstown El Sch compares
Shepherdstown 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$16,032
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Shepherdstown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Area Sd reports $16,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherdstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsburg Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Allen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherdstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherdstown El Sch
How many students attend Shepherdstown El Sch?
Shepherdstown El Sch has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherdstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherdstown El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherdstown El Sch?
33.1% of students at Shepherdstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherdstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shepherdstown El Sch is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherdstown El Sch?
Shepherdstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Shepherdstown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherdstown El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Besides Shepherdstown El Sch, Mechanicsburg Area Sd also operates Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students), Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students), and Elmwood Academy (712 students). See the Mechanicsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.