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#1940 of 2,846 schools in PA
Nancy Grayson EL Sch
Elementary School · Shippensburg Area Sd · Shippensburg, PA
A Shippensburg Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
317 North Morris Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Math 49% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nancy Grayson EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nancy Grayson EL Sch 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace B Luhrs Univ ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| James Burd EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 1.6 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Middle Run Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | 1–9 | 2.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Anchor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 105 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shippensburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Nancy Grayson EL Sch is listed in Shippensburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nancy Grayson EL Sch
Nancy Grayson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Shippensburg, PA, part of Shippensburg Area Sd, serving approximately 533 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,940 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nancy Grayson EL Sch
What grades does Nancy Grayson EL Sch serve?
Nancy Grayson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Nancy Grayson EL Sch?
Nancy Grayson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Grayson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Grayson EL Sch is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nancy Grayson EL Sch rank in PA?
Nancy Grayson EL Sch ranks #1,940 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Nancy Grayson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Nancy Grayson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Nancy Grayson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nancy Grayson EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nancy Grayson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Nancy Grayson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nancy Grayson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Nancy Grayson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nancy Grayson EL Sch?
59.1% of students at Nancy Grayson EL Sch 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (717) 530-2770
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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