Buchanan El Sch

730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201

www.casdonline.org

253 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary School is a public school located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Chambersburg Area School District. As part of this district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-age students. The school aims to prepare children for their transition into the middle school level by offering a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

Beyond academics, Buchanan Elementary serves as a key component of the local Chambersburg community, reflecting the district’s commitment to inclusive and accessible public education. The school encourages family engagement and maintains clear communication through the Chambersburg Area School District’s central website, which serves as a hub for district policies, school calendars, and resources. For parents and community members, the school represents a structured learning environment dedicated to the social and intellectual development of the town’s youth.

253

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	102
Black	22
Two or More	29

Hispanic
102 (40.3 %)
White
100 (39.5 %)
Two or More
29 (11.5 %)
Black
22 (8.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chambersburg Area SD
Phone:	(717)261-3432
Website:	http://www.casdonline.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buchanan El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buchanan El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	48.6%
Male	130	51.4%

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