Buchanan El Sch vs Falling Spring El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
Falling Spring El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
| Measure | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Falling Spring El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,627 | #901 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35623 of 50,301 | #21653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falling Spring El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 34.4).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
- •Falling Spring El Sch is the larger school with 256 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 Buchanan El Sch better than Falling Spring El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Falling Spring El Sch ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.4 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 Buchanan El Sch and Falling Spring El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan El Sch: 251. Falling Spring El Sch: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan El Sch and Falling Spring El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 and Falling Spring El Sch is 901st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).