- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chambersburg, PA
South Hamilton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Hamilton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420555002216
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hamilton El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hamilton El Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hamilton El Sch ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Hamilton El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420555002216 · Chambersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 18.3:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
South Hamilton El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Hamilton 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 275
South Hamilton El Sch
275 students
What this shows South Hamilton El Sch reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hamilton El Sch compares
South Hamilton El Sch 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hamilton 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hamilton El Sch
How many students attend South Hamilton El Sch?
South Hamilton El Sch has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hamilton El Sch is 18.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hamilton El Sch?
51.5% of students at South Hamilton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hamilton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Hamilton El Sch is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hamilton El Sch?
South Hamilton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South Hamilton El Sch rank among elementary schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hamilton El Sch ranks #4 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 South Hamilton 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.