Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

Summary:

Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary is a public elementary school in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 130 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Shippensburg Area School District, which is ranked 348 out of 606 districts in the state.

Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.46%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school generally performs better than the district and state on PSSA tests, with higher proficiency rates in Math and Science, though slightly lower in English Language Arts. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 143rd out of 1,467 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 857th out of 1,534 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.92%), compared to the higher rates at surrounding schools like Fayetteville Elementary School (44.04%) and Oak Flat Elementary School (100%).

The analysis of Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary reveals a school with unique characteristics, both in terms of its student demographics and academic performance. While the school's strong performance in Math and Science is noteworthy, its fluctuating statewide ranking and low per-student spending compared to the state average raise questions about the factors contributing to its overall educational experience. By understanding these insights, the school and district can work to address areas for improvement and ensure a high-quality learning environment for all students.


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Public, Magnet K-5

 1871 Old Main Dr
       Shippensburg, PA  17257-2299


(717) 477-1612

District: Shippensburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $53 Help


Students who attend Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shippensburg Area Middle School
High:    Shippensburg Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Shippensburg Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Shippensburg Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary is 24.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Shippensburg Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary is $53, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Shippensburg Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary 857th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shippensburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shippensburg Area School District 348th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.85 831st 1302 36.2%
2004 83.47 181st 1308 86.2%
2005 82.90 124th 1299 90.5%
2006 69.87 480th 1545 68.9%
2007 77.92 286th 1555 81.6%
2008 81.01 183rd 1551 88.2%
2009 77.60 263rd 1549 83.0%
2010 81.06 172nd 1579 89.1%
2011 80.53 195th 1597 87.8%
2012 81.74 160th 1599 90.0%
2013 83.07 130th 1519 91.4%
2014 82.72 143rd 1467 90.3%
2015 63.11 637th 1474 56.8%
2016 59.50 763rd 1554 50.9%
2017 74.39 399th 1547 74.2%
2018 69.65 509th 1530 66.7%
2019 71.54 471st 1544 69.5%
2021 60.07 638th 1433 55.5%
2022 67.46 548th 1534 64.3%
2023 51.07 857th 1534 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.04 991st 1236 19.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 128 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1990 138 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1991 139 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1992 127 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1993 111 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 117 1 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 113 1 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 129
1996 113 1 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 129
1997 130 2 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 145
1998 125 3 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1999 124 4 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2000 114 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 110 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 119 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 119 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 113 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 109 10 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2006 103 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 95 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2008 91 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 9 115
2009 103 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 10 126
2010 105 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 8 123
2011 113 3 2 5 0 0 3 0 126
2012 112 3 2 5 1 0 2 0 125
2013 119 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 122
2014 116 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 122
2015 110 1 4 3 1 0 2 0 121
2016 118 3 5 2 0 0 1 0 129
2017 115 3 4 3 0 0 1 0 126
2018 115 4 2 4 0 0 5 0 130
2019 112 3 3 5 0 0 4 0 127
2020 113 5 1 5 0 0 4 0 128
2021 109 3 2 6 1 1 5 0 127
2022 116 2 1 5 1 0 5 0 130
2023 115 0 3 8 1 0 3 0 130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 n/a
1989 134 7.0 19.1 n/a
1990 144 7.0 20.5 0
1991 146 8.0 18.2 n/a
1992 136 7.0 19.4 n/a
1993 122 4.0 30.5 n/a
1994 127 4.0 31.8 n/a
1995 129 4.0 32.3 n/a
1996 129 4.0 32.3 n/a
1997 145 4.0 36.3 n/a
1998 141 4.0 35.3 n/a
1999 140 5.0 28.0 n/a
2000 122 4.0 30.5 4.1
2001 116 4.0 29.0 7.8
2002 132 3.0 44.0 9.8
2003 132 3.0 44.0 9.8
2004 124 3.5 35.4 9.7
2005 122 3.5 34.9 10.7
2006 121 3.5 34.6 7.4
2007 115 3.5 32.9 7
2008 115 7.0 16.4 7.5
2009 126 4.0 30.9 7.8
2010 123 4.6 26.6 n/a
2011 126 4.1 30.3 6.3
2012 125 4.3 28.6 9.6
2013 122 4.9 24.5 9
2014 122 4.2 28.9 10.7
2015 121 4.0 30.2 11.6
2016 129 4.0 32.2 9.3
2017 126 3.9 31.6 10.3
2018 130 2.9 43.6 20
2019 127 2.9 42.6 21.3
2020 128 2.9 42.9 21.9
2021 127 2.9 42.6 25.2
2022 130 3.3 39.2 26.9
2023 130 5.3 24.4 26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 7.0 21.5 n/a
1989 134 7.0 19.1 n/a
1990 144 7.0 20.5 0
1991 146 8.0 18.2 n/a
1992 136 7.0 19.4 n/a
1993 122 4.0 30.5 n/a
1994 127 4.0 31.8 n/a
1995 129 4.0 32.3 n/a
1996 129 4.0 32.3 n/a
1997 145 4.0 36.3 n/a
1998 141 4.0 35.3 n/a
1999 140 5.0 28.0 n/a
2000 122 4.0 30.5 4.1
2001 116 4.0 29.0 7.8
2002 132 3.0 44.0 9.8
2003 132 3.0 44.0 9.8
2004 124 3.5 35.4 9.7
2005 122 3.5 34.9 10.7
2006 121 3.5 34.6 7.4
2007 115 3.5 32.9 7
2008 115 7.0 16.4 7.5
2009 126 4.0 30.9 7.8
2010 123 4.6 26.6 n/a
2011 126 4.1 30.3 6.3
2012 125 4.3 28.6 9.6
2013 122 4.9 24.5 9
2014 122 4.2 28.9 10.7
2015 121 4.0 30.2 11.6
2016 129 4.0 32.2 9.3
2017 126 3.9 31.6 10.3
2018 130 2.9 43.6 20
2019 127 2.9 42.6 21.3
2020 128 2.9 42.9 21.9
2021 127 2.9 42.6 25.2
2022 130 3.3 39.2 26.9
2023 130 5.3 24.4 26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $59 (100.0%) $59
2020 $00 (0.0%) $60 (98.4%) $61
2021 $04 (6.6%) $57 (93.4%) $61
2022 $05 (9.4%) $48 (90.6%) $53

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 857th of 1534 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)33.345
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)52.450
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)71.463.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)10077.3
 22.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)90.436.4
 54%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)81.836.4
 45.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)81.859
 22.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)62.548.5
 14%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)10077.3
 22.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary)75.148.4
 26.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students127130
 2.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White112115
 2.7%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%26.9%
 5.7%


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Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary ranks 857th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary.


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