- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chambersburg, PA
Buchanan El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420555002192
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan El Sch ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Buchanan El Sch shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420555002192 · Chambersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Buchanan El Sch shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Buchanan El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Shs
2,319 students
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Ms - North
1,072 students
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Ms - South
1,025 students
- Chambersburg A 706
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
706 students
- Benjamin Chamb 583
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
583 students
- This school 251
Buchanan El Sch
251 students
What this shows Buchanan El Sch reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan El Sch compares
Buchanan El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 38.6%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Buchanan El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambersburg Area Sd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buchanan El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Chambersburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Standard public school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Standard public school
553 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Scotland El Sch
Standard public school
460 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Stevens El Sch
Standard public school
305 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Marion El Sch
Standard public school
292 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
277 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan El Sch
How many students attend Buchanan El Sch?
Buchanan El Sch has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan El Sch?
100.0% of students at Buchanan El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan El Sch?
Buchanan El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buchanan El Sch rank among elementary schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan El Sch ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chambersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Besides Buchanan El Sch, Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students), Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students), and Chambersburg Area Ms - South (1,025 students). See the Chambersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.