South Hamilton Elementary School

1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

South Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

South Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hamilton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1246 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart display the diversity score of South Hamilton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
South Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend South Hamilton Elementary School?
254 students attend South Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hamilton Elementary School?
South Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
South Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hamilton Elementary School part of?
South Hamilton Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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