Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stevens 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stevens El Sch serves the southern part of Chambersburg, PA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stevens Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Stevens 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 Stevens Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#2226 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
64%
16%
Black
12%
14%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
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 Stevens Elementary School's ranking?
Stevens Elementary School is ranked #2226 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Stevens Elementary School often compared to?
Stevens 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Stevens Elementary School?
305 students attend Stevens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Stevens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevens Elementary School?
Stevens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stevens Elementary School offer ?
Stevens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stevens Elementary School part of?
Stevens Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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