- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shippensburg, PA
Shippensburg Intrm Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shippensburg Intrm Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422157006021
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shippensburg Intrm Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Shippensburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shippensburg Intrm Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shippensburg Intrm Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Shippensburg, PA.
School address
District: Shippensburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422157006021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Shippensburg Intrm Sch grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 422157006021 · Shippensburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 16.5:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Shippensburg Area Shs (1,097 students)
Shippensburg Intrm Sch grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shippensburg Intrm 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
- James Burd El
James Burd El Sch
529 students
- This school
Shippensburg Intrm Sch
495 students
- Grace B Luhrs 132
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
132 students
What this shows Shippensburg Intrm Sch reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shippensburg Intrm Sch compares
Shippensburg Intrm 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 8.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Shippensburg Intrm Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shippensburg Area Sd reports $14,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shippensburg Intrm 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 |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Burd El 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 Shippensburg Intrm 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shippensburg Intrm Sch
How many students attend Shippensburg Intrm Sch?
Shippensburg Intrm Sch has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shippensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shippensburg Intrm Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shippensburg Intrm Sch is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shippensburg Intrm Sch?
49.5% of students at Shippensburg Intrm Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shippensburg Intrm Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shippensburg Intrm Sch is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Shippensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shippensburg Intrm Sch?
Shippensburg Intrm Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Shippensburg Intrm Sch rank among elementary schools in Shippensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Shippensburg Intrm Sch ranks #2 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 Shippensburg Intrm 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.