Buchanan El Sch
Chambersburg, PA · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Buchanan El Sch is a elementary school located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The school serves 253 students.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Buchanan El Sch performs below the state average for Pennsylvania. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buchanan El Sch has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Buchanan El Sch has 253 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Yes, Buchanan El Sch is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +13, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Buchanan El Sch is part of the Chambersburg Area SD in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.