- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chambersburg, PA
Stevens El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Stevens El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420555002196
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevens El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevens El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens El Sch ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Stevens El Sch shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 420555002196 · Chambersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Stevens El Sch shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Stevens 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 305
Stevens El Sch
305 students
What this shows Stevens El Sch reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stevens El Sch compares
Stevens 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 16.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Stevens 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 Stevens 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevens 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
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
South Hamilton El Sch
Standard public school
275 students 18.3:1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stevens El Sch
How many students attend Stevens El Sch?
Stevens El Sch has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevens El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevens El Sch?
100.0% of students at Stevens El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevens El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Stevens El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevens El Sch?
Stevens El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stevens El Sch rank among elementary schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens El Sch ranks #8 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 Stevens 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.