Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falling Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Falling Spring Elementary School serves the southern part of Chambersburg, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most students live within 1.7 miles of the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falling Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Falling Spring Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Campus Size
384 acres
School Rankings
Falling Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falling Spring Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#1227 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falling Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Falling Spring Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Falling Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Falling Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Chambers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Falling Spring Elementary School?
256 students attend Falling Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Falling Spring Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falling Spring Elementary School?
Falling Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falling Spring Elementary School offer ?
Falling Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falling Spring Elementary School part of?
Falling Spring Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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