Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nancy Grayson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nancy Grayson Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nancy Grayson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Grayson Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Grayson Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Grayson Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nancy Grayson Elementary School?
463 students attend Nancy Grayson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nancy Grayson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Grayson Elementary School?
Nancy Grayson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nancy Grayson Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Grayson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nancy Grayson Elementary School part of?
Nancy Grayson Elementary School is part of Shippensburg Area SD School District.
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