Below Average
#2342 of 2,846 schools in PA
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Elementary School · Shippensburg Area Sd · Shippensburg, PA
A Shippensburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Math 60% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shippensburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,504
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Grayson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| James Burd EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Shippensburg Area Intrm SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–5 | 1.2 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shippensburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is listed in Shippensburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is a public elementary school in Shippensburg, PA, part of Shippensburg Area Sd, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,342 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
What grades does Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem serve?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem rank in PA?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem ranks #2,342 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem a charter school?
No, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem a Title I school?
No, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem?
30.0% of students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (717) 477-1612
- Area population (ZIP 17257)
- 29,116
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17257; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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