Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 43:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#884 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School's ranking?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School?
130 students attend Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School offer ?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School part of?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School is part of Shippensburg Area SD School District.
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