Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Chambers Elementary School serves the southern part of Chambersburg, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.7 square miles, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest distance to the school is about 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Chambers Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2126 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
46%
16%
Black
15%
14%
White
27%
60%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School is ranked #2126 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Benjamin Chambers Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Chambers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falling Spring Elementary School, Stevens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Chambers Elementary School?
583 students attend Benjamin Chambers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Benjamin Chambers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Chambers Elementary School?
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benjamin Chambers Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benjamin Chambers Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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