BENJAMIN CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benjamin Chambers 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 630 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Benjamin Chambers El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School, located at 481 North Franklin Street in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Chambersburg Area School District (CASD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term success. As part of the broader CASD community, the school emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while striving to engage students through collaborative classroom experiences and a commitment to inclusivity.
The school benefits from the resources and administrative oversight of the Chambersburg Area School District, which prioritizes community involvement and the use of technology to enhance student learning. Parents and stakeholders can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official website at [www.casdonline.org](http://www.casdonline.org). By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Benjamin Chambers Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching foundation for its students as they progress through their early academic years.
For more information, contact Benjamin Chambers El Sch at (717) 261-3442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
http://www.casdonline.org
BENJAMIN CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chambersburg, PA with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chambersburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 44.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 630 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.9%
- White
- 29.4%
- Black or African American
- 15.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
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.