Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fayetteville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayetteville El School serves the southeast part of Fayetteville, PA, covering an area of approximately 38.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a driving time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayetteville Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1514 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
73%
60%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayetteville Elementary School's ranking?
Fayetteville Elementary School is ranked #1514 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fayetteville Elementary School often compared to?
Fayetteville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fayetteville Elementary School?
481 students attend Fayetteville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fayetteville Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayetteville Elementary School?
Fayetteville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fayetteville Elementary School offer ?
Fayetteville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fayetteville Elementary School part of?
Fayetteville Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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