GRACE S BECK SCHOOL

Grace S Beck Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shikellamy SD school district, located in Sunbury, PA with about 328 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Grace S Beck Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Grace S. Beck Elementary School**, located at 600 Arch St in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Shikellamy School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the early elementary grades. The facility is situated in a central residential area of Sunbury, functioning as a hub for local families and emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development within a structured classroom environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Grace S. Beck Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning culture that encourages student engagement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Shikellamy district, it prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to prepare children for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels. By maintaining a focus on fundamental skills and character building, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching start to the educational journeys of students in the Sunbury area.

For more information, contact Grace S Beck Sch at (570) 286-3725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.