Buchanan El Sch vs Fayetteville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.8 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
Fayetteville El Sch
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Fayetteville El Sch Fayetteville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,627 | #804 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35623 of 50,301 | #18907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | Chambersburg | Fayetteville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fayetteville El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 34.4).
- •Fayetteville El Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Fayetteville El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Fayetteville El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.7).
- •Fayetteville El Sch is the larger school with 481 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 Fayetteville El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fayetteville El Sch ranks higher (58.9 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 Fayetteville El Sch?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Fayetteville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan El Sch: 251. Fayetteville El Sch: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan El Sch and Fayetteville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 and Fayetteville El Sch is 804th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).