Very Good
#635 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
Marion EL Sch
Elementary School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Chambersburg, PA
A Chambersburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
145 Colorado St, Chambersburg, PA 17202
- Math 43% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion EL Sch score 45% 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 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 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
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Where Marion 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chambersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,366
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Calvary Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–10 | 1.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| New Franklin EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| South Hamilton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #2 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
Marion EL Sch is listed in Chambersburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion EL Sch
Marion EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chambersburg, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion EL Sch
What grades does Marion EL Sch serve?
Marion EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marion EL Sch?
Marion EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion EL Sch rank in PA?
Marion EL Sch ranks #635 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marion EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Marion EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion EL Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Marion EL Sch a charter school?
No, Marion EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Marion EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Marion 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (717) 375-2360
- Area population (ZIP 17202)
- 32,772
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 17202; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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