Benjamin Chambers El Sch vs Buchanan El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
Buchanan El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
| Measure | Benjamin Chambers El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1289 of 1,627 | #1244 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #37772 of 50,301 | #35623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 31.1).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Benjamin Chambers El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.7).
- •Benjamin Chambers El Sch is the larger school with 583 students compared with 251.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Chambers El Sch better than Buchanan El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan El Sch ranks higher (34.4 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Chambers El Sch and Buchanan El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Chambers El Sch: 583. Buchanan El Sch: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Chambers El Sch and Buchanan El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Chambers El Sch is 1289th of 1,627 and Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).