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Chambersburg Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
17
Schools
9,274
Students
$17,822
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
70.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chambersburg Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 9,274 students across 17 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,822 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Chambers El SchKG–05518
Buchanan El SchKG–05253
Falling Spring El SchKG–05284
Fayetteville El SchKG–05442
Grandview El SchKG–05280
Guilford Hills El SchKG–05193
Hamilton Heights El SchKG–05560
Lurgan El SchKG–05118
Marion El SchKG–05214
New Franklin El SchKG–05227
Scotland El SchKG–05424
South Hamilton El SchKG–05260
Stevens El SchKG–05335
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chambersburg Area MS - North06–081,045
Chambersburg Area MS - South06–081,054
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch09–12719
Chambersburg Area SHS09–122,348
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,822+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
59%
State
29.0%
Local (property tax)
58.9%
Federal
12.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
9,274
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score45/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,822 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chambersburg Area SD?
Chambersburg Area SD has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,274 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chambersburg Area SD?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chambersburg Area SD spend per student?
Chambersburg Area SD spends $17,822 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chambersburg Area SD?
70% of students in Chambersburg Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chambersburg Area SD?
No, Chambersburg Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chambersburg Area SD serve?
Chambersburg Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chambersburg Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chambersburg Area SD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.