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#1401 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
Fayetteville EL Sch
Elementary School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Fayetteville, PA
A Chambersburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8 E Main St, Fayetteville, PA 17222
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fayetteville EL Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Fayetteville EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,650
Median home value
$236,100
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of ChambersburgPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Falling Spring EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Scotland EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chambersburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fayetteville EL Sch is listed in Chambersburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fayetteville EL Sch
Fayetteville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayetteville EL Sch
What grades does Fayetteville EL Sch serve?
Fayetteville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fayetteville EL Sch?
Fayetteville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville EL Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fayetteville EL Sch rank in PA?
Fayetteville EL Sch ranks #1,401 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fayetteville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayetteville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fayetteville EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayetteville EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fayetteville EL Sch a charter school?
No, Fayetteville EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fayetteville EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Fayetteville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fayetteville EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Fayetteville EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (717) 352-2774
- Area population (ZIP 17222)
- 10,261
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17222; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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