- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg Area Ms - South
Federal NCES profile for Chambersburg Area Ms - South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420555006615
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambersburg Area Ms - South earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 16
- public schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambersburg Area Ms - South has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Ms - South ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555006615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Chambersburg Area Ms - South held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420555006615 · Chambersburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 16:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Chambersburg Area Ms - South held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chambersburg Area Ms - South 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
- This school
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
- Hamilton Heigh 553
Hamilton Heights El Sch
553 students
What this shows Chambersburg Area Ms - South reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambersburg Area Ms - South compares
Chambersburg Area Ms - South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Chambersburg Area Ms - South 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 Chambersburg Area Ms - South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambersburg Area Ms - South'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
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Chambersburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chambersburg Area Ms - South
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Ms - South?
Chambersburg Area Ms - South has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Ms - South?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Ms - South is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chambersburg Area Ms - South?
63.1% of students at Chambersburg Area Ms - South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambersburg Area Ms - South?
The largest demographic group at Chambersburg Area Ms - South is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambersburg Area Ms - South?
Chambersburg Area Ms - South has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Chambersburg Area Ms - South rank among public schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Ms - South ranks #10 of 16 public 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 public schools in Chambersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Besides Chambersburg Area Ms - South, Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students), Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students), and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch (706 students). See the Chambersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.