- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chambersburg, PA
Guilford Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Guilford Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420555002215
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guilford Hills El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Guilford Hills El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Hills El Sch ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Guilford Hills El Sch shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420555002215 · Chambersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 12.7:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Guilford Hills El Sch shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Guilford Hills 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 191
Guilford Hills El Sch
191 students
What this shows Guilford Hills El Sch reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guilford Hills El Sch compares
Guilford Hills 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Guilford Hills El Sch is less 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 Guilford Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guilford Hills 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guilford Hills El Sch
How many students attend Guilford Hills El Sch?
Guilford Hills El Sch has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Hills El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guilford Hills El Sch?
40.4% of students at Guilford Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guilford Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Guilford Hills El Sch is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guilford Hills El Sch?
Guilford Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Guilford Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Hills El Sch ranks #1 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 Guilford Hills 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.