Chambers Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Chambers Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 258 students. The school is part of the Central Dauphin School District, which is ranked 372 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chambers Hill Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 983 and 1220 out of 1530-1554 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in 5th-grade Math, where only 10% of students are proficient or better, compared to 42.8% statewide. The school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $17,603 in the 2021-2022 school year and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic outcomes suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Nearby schools within the Central Dauphin School District, such as Tri-Community Elementary School, Phillips Elementary School, and Paxtang Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests, while the nearby Steelton-Highspire Elementary School has extremely low proficiency rates across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6450 Chambers Hill Rd
       Harrisburg, PA  17111-3318


(717) 561-1655

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1094th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,603 Help


Students who attend Chambers Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swatara Middle School
High:    Central Dauphin East Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
25.6%
Asian:
23.6%
African American:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Chambers Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Chambers Hill Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Central Dauphin School District. Student population at Chambers Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (25.6%), Asian (23.6%), African American (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chambers Hill Elementary School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chambers Hill Elementary School is $17,603, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chambers Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers Hill Elementary School 1094th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chambers Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin School District 372nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chambers Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.62 151st 1302 88.4%
2004 43.64 871st 1308 33.4%
2005 72.98 346th 1299 73.4%
2006 76.90 310th 1545 79.9%
2007 78.00 285th 1555 81.7%
2008 77.28 279th 1551 82.0%
2009 71.94 415th 1549 73.2%
2010 56.70 867th 1579 45.1%
2011 47.20 1073rd 1597 32.8%
2012 48.51 1071st 1599 33.0%
2013 58.74 800th 1519 47.3%
2014 54.95 842nd 1467 42.6%
2015 57.39 760th 1474 48.4%
2016 41.11 1056th 1554 32.0%
2017 41.89 1045th 1547 32.4%
2018 46.14 983rd 1530 35.8%
2019 23.18 1220th 1544 21.0%
2021 33.90 1033rd 1433 27.9%
2022 23.71 1185th 1534 22.8%
2023 21.86 1204th 1534 21.5%
2024 31.48 1094th 1526 28.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.44 120th 196 38.8%
2024 81.73 20th 200 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.74 1121st 1414 20.7%
2024 37.91 969th 1432 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.56 861st 1488 42.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.52 1138th 1495 23.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.94 160th 168 4.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chambers Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.98 618th 1229 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chambers Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 13 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1989 170 14 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 165 14 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 164 14 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 165 16 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 170 18 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 194
1994 147 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 155 25 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1996 155 25 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1997 161 20 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 199 29 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1999 221 35 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 209 48 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 207 51 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 168 53 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 168 53 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 162 55 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2005 128 25 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 115 27 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 140 25 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2008 126 26 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2009 133 23 6 14 1 n/a n/a 5 182
2010 123 38 5 15 0 n/a n/a 8 189
2011 119 36 4 22 0 0 9 0 190
2012 109 31 4 31 0 0 16 0 191
2013 116 43 7 35 0 0 21 0 222
2014 113 45 7 33 0 1 16 0 215
2015 103 51 7 39 1 1 23 0 225
2016 107 51 8 47 1 1 23 0 238
2017 100 57 9 44 1 1 32 0 244
2018 93 47 8 44 0 2 26 0 220
2019 87 52 20 50 0 1 25 0 235
2020 84 46 31 38 0 1 24 0 224
2021 69 51 41 35 0 0 21 0 217
2022 69 53 56 45 0 0 28 0 251
2023 66 58 61 47 0 0 26 0 258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chambers Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 11.0 17.0 n/a
1989 190 11.0 17.2 n/a
1990 194 11.3 17.1 0
1991 183 11.6 15.7 n/a
1992 185 11.0 16.8 n/a
1993 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1994 164 10.0 16.4 n/a
1995 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1996 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1997 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1998 238 12.0 19.8 n/a
1999 269 17.4 15.5 n/a
2000 268 17.4 15.4 15.3
2001 277 19.4 14.3 18.1
2002 242 17.5 13.8 22.3
2003 242 17.5 13.8 22.3
2004 246 17.1 14.4 17.9
2005 172 11.8 14.6 31.4
2006 159 11.1 14.3 20.1
2007 182 13.1 13.9 18.7
2008 167 14.8 11.3 13.8
2009 182 13.1 13.8 19.8
2010 189 13.7 13.8 23.2
2011 190 14.2 13.3 24.2
2012 191 15.1 12.6 27.7
2013 222 16.0 13.8 40.5
2014 215 16.0 13.4 42.8
2015 225 16.0 14.0 45.3
2016 238 20.0 11.9 50.8
2017 244 20.5 11.8 53.7
2018 220 20.5 10.7 100
2019 235 21.8 10.7 100
2020 224 21.3 10.5 100
2021 217 19.6 11.0 100
2022 251 21.8 11.5 98.8
2023 258 22.6 11.3 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chambers Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 11.0 17.0 n/a
1989 190 11.0 17.2 n/a
1990 194 11.3 17.1 0
1991 183 11.6 15.7 n/a
1992 185 11.0 16.8 n/a
1993 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1994 164 10.0 16.4 n/a
1995 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1996 186 10.0 18.6 n/a
1997 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1998 238 12.0 19.8 n/a
1999 269 17.4 15.5 n/a
2000 268 17.4 15.4 15.3
2001 277 19.4 14.3 18.1
2002 242 17.5 13.8 22.3
2003 242 17.5 13.8 22.3
2004 246 17.1 14.4 17.9
2005 172 11.8 14.6 31.4
2006 159 11.1 14.3 20.1
2007 182 13.1 13.9 18.7
2008 167 14.8 11.3 13.8
2009 182 13.1 13.8 19.8
2010 189 13.7 13.8 23.2
2011 190 14.2 13.3 24.2
2012 191 15.1 12.6 27.7
2013 222 16.0 13.8 40.5
2014 215 16.0 13.4 42.8
2015 225 16.0 14.0 45.3
2016 238 20.0 11.9 50.8
2017 244 20.5 11.8 53.7
2018 220 20.5 10.7 100
2019 235 21.8 10.7 100
2020 224 21.3 10.5 100
2021 217 19.6 11.0 100
2022 251 21.8 11.5 98.8
2023 258 22.6 11.3 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chambers Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (3.0%) $16,185 (97.0%) $16,694
2020 $467 (2.7%) $16,853 (97.3%) $17,320
2021 $1,149 (6.6%) $16,214 (93.4%) $17,363
2022 $2,030 (11.5%) $15,572 (88.5%) $17,603

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chambers Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1220th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1204th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chambers Hill Elementary School)34.538.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chambers Hill Elementary School)51.746.8
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chambers Hill Elementary School)30.619.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chambers Hill Elementary School)52.742
 10.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chambers Hill Elementary School)52.725.9
 26.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chambers Hill Elementary School)33.325
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chambers Hill Elementary School)31.527.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Chambers Hill Elementary School)32.729
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chambers Hill Elementary School)52.742
 10.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chambers Hill Elementary School)4535.1
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students235258
 9.8%
African American5258
 11.5%
American Indian00
Asian2061
 205%
Hispanic5047
 6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8766
 24.1%
Two or More Races2526
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.6%
 0.4%


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Students who attend Chambers Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swatara Middle School
High : Central Dauphin East Senior High School

Chambers Hill Elementary School ranks 1094th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Chambers Hill Elementary School.

Students at Chambers Hill Elementary School are 26% White, 24% Asian, 22% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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