Chambersburg Area School District
- 435 STANLEY AVE
- CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
- (717) 263-9281
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.1% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,080 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,633 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 551 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.3% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.2% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.1% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.9% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.8% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.4% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 72.8% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 67.8% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.1% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.1% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 81.4% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 67.5% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 62.9% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.6% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 61.2% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 61.4% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.6% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 46.2% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 45.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.7% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 60.4% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.3% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.5% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 58.7% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 63.5% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 66.4% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 64.9% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.5% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 77.2% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.8% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 53.3% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.7% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 68.8% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.3% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 60.9% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.8% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 64.9% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.6% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 35.4% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 32.3% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 64.3% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,633 | 15.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 658 |
| 1st Grade Students | 685 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 667 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 697 |
| 4th Grade Students | 717 |
| 5th Grade Students | 670 |
| 6th Grade Students | 666 |
| 7th Grade Students | 668 |
| 8th Grade Students | 644 |
| 9th Grade Students | 646 |
| 10th Grade Students | 631 |
| 11th Grade Students | 552 |
| 12th Grade Students | 584 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 94 |
| Hispanic | 907 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 663 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,393 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,112 |
| Female | 3,971 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 551 | 15.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 264 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 241 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 19 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 122 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 16 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 24 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 14 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 17 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 329 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 74 |
| Student Support Services | 25 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 191 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $109,523,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $73,878,000 | 67.5% |
| Property Tax | $42,353,000 | 38.7% |
| Public Utility Tax | $70,000 | 0.06% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $13,330,000 | 12.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $2,068,000 | 1.9% |
| Other School Systems | $105,000 | 0.10% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,527,000 | 1.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $243,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $2,221,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $76,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Sales and Services | $217,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $101,000 | 0.09% |
| Interest Earnings | $708,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $10,857,000 | 9.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $31,138,000 | 28.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,066,000 | 16.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,125,000 | 2.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,667,000 | 3.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $174,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $91,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $193,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $751,000 | 0.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,522,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Programs | $2,549,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,507,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,517,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $450,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $491,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $28,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $65,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,380,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $292,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $284,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $79,323,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $50,842,000 | 64.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,834,000 | 31.3% |
| Student Support | $3,947,000 | 3.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,698,000 | 1.6% |
| General Administration Support | $2,662,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $3,407,000 | 3.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,168,000 | 5.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,994,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,958,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,647,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $3,647,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 601 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 70 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Chambersburg Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 8,633
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 551
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BENJAMIN CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 510 | 15.4 |  Review This School |
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| BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
730 East Washington St
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 265 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| CHAMBERSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
511 South 6th St
Chambersburg, PA Public | 10-12 | 1,767 | 15.5 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CHAMBERSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1151 East Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA Public | 6-7 | 1,334 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| COLDBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 122 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| FALLING SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 268 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| FAUST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA Public | 8-9 | 1,290 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| FAYETTEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8 East Main St
Fayetteville, PA Public | KG-5 | 500 | 16.2 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GORDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 244 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| GUILFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2105 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 257 | 16.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HAMILTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 521 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| KING STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
East King St
Chambersburg, PA Public | 1-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| LURGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA Public | KG-5 | 205 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
145 Colorado St
Marion, PA Public | KG-5 | 135 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| NEW FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 120 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| SCOTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3832 Main St
Scotland, PA Public | KG-5 | 408 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| SHARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SOUTH HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 290 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 249 | 11.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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