Enrollment
257
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420540001812
Chambers Hill El Sch — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Chambers Hill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chambers Hill El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chambers Hill El Sch reports 257 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Dauphin Sd spends $18,384 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chambers Hill El Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,384
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 257 Top 16% in Pennsylvania — larger than 84% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.6% +71% vs state
NCES ID 420540001812
Student demographics
Asian 28.8%
White 24.5%
African American 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Largest group: Asian at 28.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Dauphin Sd, which includes Chambers Hill El Sch.
$18,384
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 22.6%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chambers Hill El Sch
How many students attend Chambers Hill El Sch?
Chambers Hill El Sch has 257 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambers Hill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambers Hill El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chambers Hill El Sch?
99.6% of students at Chambers Hill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambers Hill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chambers Hill El Sch is Asian at 28.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambers Hill El Sch?
Chambers Hill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.