FALLING SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Falling Spring El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chambersburg Area SD school district, located in Chambersburg, PA with about 270 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Falling Spring El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Falling Spring Elementary School is a public school located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the Chambersburg Area School District (CASD). Situated on Falling Spring Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an engaging and supportive academic environment for young learners in the local community. It emphasizes the foundational development of students, focusing on core curriculum areas while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional well-being in a traditional classroom setting.

As an integral part of the CASD, Falling Spring Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, which aim to prepare students for future success through a blend of rigorous academics and extracurricular opportunities. The school maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Chambersburg community, striving to create a safe and collaborative environment where students, teachers, and parents work together to support student achievement. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates can visit the official website at [www.casdonline.org](http://www.casdonline.org).

For more information, contact Falling Spring El Sch at (717) 261-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201-9009
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FALLING SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chambersburg, PA with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
15.59
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 270 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FALLING SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.