Buchanan El Sch vs Hamilton Heights El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 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
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Hamilton Heights El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,627 | #963 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35623 of 50,301 | #23554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 34.4).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.7).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch is the larger school with 553 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 Hamilton Heights El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Heights El Sch ranks higher (52.3 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 Hamilton Heights El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan El Sch: 251. Hamilton Heights El Sch: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan El Sch and Hamilton Heights El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 and Hamilton Heights El Sch is 963rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).