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Elementary Schools

Buchanan Elementary School

Chambersburg Area SD · Franklin County · 730 E Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201.0

(717)261-3432

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4/10
#1056
Rank 1056 out of 1,545
Top 68%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1166 · 25th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1006 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #673 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Chambersburg is a mid-sized borough in the Cumberland Valley, where the cost of living is reasonable and the pace of life is a bit more relaxed than the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh metro areas. Buchanan Elementary sits closer to the middle of the pack academically, with science scores that stand out as a relative strength — a good sign for families who value hands-on learning in the early grades. Families looking for an affordable, small-city lifestyle in south-central Pennsylvania may find Buchanan a solid neighborhood option, particularly if they're engaged in supplementing learning at home or through community resources.

Student Demographics

113 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
48 (42%)
Hispanic
41 (36%)
Multiple Races
15 (13%)
African American
9 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged62 (55%)
Students with Disabilities16 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

251
Enrollment
15.7
Teachers (FTE)
16:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #654 · 59th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found