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Fayetteville Elementary School

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Fayetteville Elementary School ranks 571 st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

571^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Fayetteville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 465 students in grades K-5 in the Chambersburg Area School District in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for low-income student performance.

Fayetteville Elementary's academic success is evident in its strong proficiency rates on PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 60.3% Math proficiency rate was significantly higher than the district's 38% and the state's 41.7%. The school's commitment to equity is also reflected in its low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 11.7 to 12.1, lower than many nearby schools in the Chambersburg Area School District. Additionally, Fayetteville Elementary spends significantly more per student ($18,640 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, Fayetteville Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. While some nearby schools, such as Hamilton Heights Elementary School and Mowrey Elementary School, struggle with lower proficiency rates, Fayetteville consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in Math. This consistent academic performance, coupled with the school's commitment to supporting students from low-income backgrounds, makes Fayetteville Elementary a model of excellence that could provide valuable lessons for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.

481

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,422

Per pupil spending ?

96.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222-1423

(717) 352-2774

District: Chambersburg Area School District

Students who attend Fayetteville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
High:	Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (56% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Chambersburg Area School District

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg44%

Pennsylvania avg45%

571^st of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13Elementary Schools in the Chambersburg Area School District

338^th of 606Chambersburg Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	65.2	571 of 1511	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	772 of 1526	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.0	738 of 1534	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	897 of 1534	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.2	852 of 1433	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.4	588 of 1544	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	683 of 1530	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.7	678 of 1547	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	839 of 1554	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.1	739 of 1474	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.8	844 of 1467	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.6	632 of 1519	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.5	917 of 1599	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.7	757 of 1597	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	724 of 1579	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.8	1004 of 1549	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.4	754 of 1551	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	38.5	1156 of 1555	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	41.1	1123 of 1545	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	43.3	902 of 1299	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	47.8	821 of 1308	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2003	57.0	653 of 1302	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.4	326 of 1030	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	362 of 1084	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	348 of 1043	66.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	592 of 1466	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.9	873 of 1488	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	74 of 1369	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	65.9	469 of 1432	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	512 of 1414	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	520 of 1475	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.6	627 of 1495	58.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	629 of 1201	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	848 of 1229	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	810 of 1236	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+32 vs school

Disabled (2025)68th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)65th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math60%+19 vs state

English Language Arts51%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Fayetteville Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fayetteville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8 E Main St	Fayetteville	17222	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 352-2774	481	40	12.1	96.7%	353 (73.4%)	17 (3.5%)	65 (13.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.1%)	65.2	571^st of 1511 public elementary schools	62.2%		56.4	772^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	49.4%	201	66.7	61.5	51.8	60.3	53.0	50.8	50.0	51.3	$18,422	$1,516	$16,906
Guilford Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2105 Lincoln Way E	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 352-2124	191	19	10.0	92.1%	154 (80.6%)	8 (4.2%)	10 (5.2%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.3%)	66.2	554^th of 1511 public elementary schools	63.3%		78.4	322^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	78.9%	232	59.0	67.7	68.7	64.7	41.0	51.7	62.5	51.0	$17,555	$1,230	$16,325
Falling Spring Elementary School	Public	K-5	1006 Falling Spring Rd	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3440	256	16	16.3	94.5%	166 (64.8%)	11 (4.3%)	46 (18.0%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.0%)	61.2	633^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	58.1%		64.6	596^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.9%	37	46.2	55.8	52.0	52.1	50.0	48.9	58.0	52.9	$15,682	$1,250	$14,433
Scotland Elementary School	Public	K-5	3832 Scotland Main St	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3460	460	30	15.1	95.2%	337 (73.3%)	17 (3.7%)	31 (6.7%)	35 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	42.9	929^th of 1511 public elementary schools	38.5%		49.8	865^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.3%	64	43.3	44.2	22.5	37.7	41.1	59.4	45.2	48.0	$14,826	$871	$13,954
New Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	3584 Wayne Rd	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3454	206	13	16.3	97.1%	140 (68.0%)	14 (6.8%)	38 (18.4%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	72.6	429^th of 1511 public elementary schools	71.6%		51.5	844^th of 1526 public elementary schools	44.7%	415	62.5	62.9	53.8	60.3	65.0	66.6	50.0	61.3	$16,491	$1,366	$15,126
Buchanan Elementary School	Public	K-5	730 E Washington St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3432	251	16	15.9	95.2%	97 (38.6%)	20 (8.0%)	100 (39.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (13.1%)	37.7	993^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	34.3%		35.7	1060^th of 1526 public elementary schools	30.5%	67	56.4	43.6	28.6	43.4	38.4	43.6	25.7	36.3	$16,925	$1,695	$15,230
Stevens Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Hollywell Ave	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3470	305	23	12.9	100.0%	50 (16.4%)	37 (12.1%)	194 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.9%)	17.8	1238^th of 1511 public elementary schools	18.1%		24.9	1153^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	24.4%	85	32.1	31.7	15.7	26.2	15.1	23.8	33.3	24.0	$16,027	$2,670	$13,357
Mowrey Elementary School	Public	K-5	7891 Tomstown Road	Waynesboro	17268	Franklin County	Waynesboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 762-1191	534	39	13.5	56.9%	477 (89.3%)	7 (1.3%)	18 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	55.6	734^th of 1511 public elementary schools	51.4%		49.8	868^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.1%	134	61.7	49.3	36.1	47.6	60.3	56.3	40.4	51.1	$15,211	$1,225	$13,986
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School	Public	K-5	481 North Franklin St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3442	583	43	13.4	96.7%	158 (27.1%)	87 (14.9%)	265 (45.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (12.3%)	30.1	1084^th of 1511 public elementary schools	28.3%		32.1	1088^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.7%	4	41.6	21.9	27.9	30.1	40.7	32.9	39.5	37.7	$14,651	$1,974	$12,677
Grandview Elementary School	Public	K-5	5538 Cumberland Hwy	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3445	277	16	17.3	105.8%	145 (52.3%)	30 (10.8%)	69 (24.9%)	11 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.9%)	35.2	1025^th of 1511 public elementary schools	32.2%		43.2	974^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.2%	51	32.6	47.6	28.3	35.4	30.6	42.8	45.3	39.6	$13,231	$1,038	$12,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayetteville Elementary School

Is Fayetteville Elementary School a good school?

Fayetteville Elementary School ranks 571^st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Fayetteville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fayetteville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
High : Chambersburg Area Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Fayetteville Elementary School?

Students at Fayetteville Elementary School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Fayetteville Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 481 students attended Fayetteville Elementary School.

What district is Fayetteville Elementary School in?

Chambersburg Area School District

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