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Chambersburg Area School District (2026) - Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg Area School District

435 Stanley Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-3405
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chambersburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,373 students in Chambersburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chambersburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
9,373 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
593 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chambersburg Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#369 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
55%
55%
58%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
16%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
56%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,273 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$143 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,194
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,273
$23,146

Best Chambersburg Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Falling Spring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Fayetteville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Lurgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 2,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,373 students.
What is the rank of Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District is ranked #363 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chambersburg Area School District?
56% of Chambersburg Area School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Chambersburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,273 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 9,373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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