JAMES BURD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Burd El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shippensburg Area SD school district, located in Shippensburg, PA with about 447 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 30 teachers, James Burd El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
James Burd Elementary School, located at 600 Brad Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Shippensburg Area School District. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades (often grades 3 through 5) and is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience. It functions as a key part of the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development within a structured and supportive classroom environment.
As part of the Shippensburg Area School District, the school benefits from the district's broader commitment to student growth and technological integration. The staff at James Burd generally works to foster a positive school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing their social-emotional well-being.
For more information, contact James Burd El Sch at (717) 530-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
JAMES BURD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shippensburg, PA with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shippensburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 30.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 447 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES BURD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.