Buchanan El Sch vs New Franklin El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.1 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
New Franklin El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
| Measure | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | New Franklin El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,627 | #1039 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35623 of 50,301 | #26443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 34.4).
- •New Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •New Franklin 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 97.1%).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Buchanan El Sch is the larger school with 251 students compared with 206.
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 New Franklin El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), New Franklin El Sch ranks higher (48.1 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 New Franklin El Sch?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan El Sch: 251. New Franklin El Sch: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan El Sch and New Franklin El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 and New Franklin El Sch is 1039th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).