Stevens Elementary School

Summary:

Stevens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving 335 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Chambersburg Area School District, which is ranked 350 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stevens Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.2% of Stevens students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 37.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a higher percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students compared to the state average.

While Stevens Elementary struggles overall, its performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, is relatively better compared to the school's overall ranking. This suggests that the school may be able to leverage its experience and strategies for these subgroups to potentially improve outcomes for the broader student population. Nearby schools within the Chambersburg Area School District show a wide range of academic performance, with some schools, such as Guilford Hills Elementary, performing significantly better than Stevens Elementary on PSSA tests, indicating that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the underperformance of Stevens Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 Hollywell Ave
       Chambersburg, PA  17201-9281


(717) 261-3470

District: Chambersburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1153rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,655 Help


Students who attend Stevens Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.5%
White:
13.1%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stevens Elementary School ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Chambersburg Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.5%), White (13.1%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stevens Elementary School is 14.9. 7 elementary schools in the Chambersburg Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stevens Elementary School is $14,655. 8 elementary schools in the Chambersburg Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stevens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Elementary School 1153rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Stevens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chambersburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area School District 350th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stevens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.17 1127th 1302 13.4%
2004 17.83 1106th 1308 15.4%
2005 12.37 1158th 1299 10.9%
2006 8.79 1428th 1545 7.6%
2007 10.41 1432nd 1555 7.9%
2008 9.21 1448th 1551 6.6%
2009 5.01 1488th 1549 3.9%
2010 7.13 1499th 1579 5.1%
2011 9.72 1492nd 1597 6.6%
2012 15.56 1401st 1599 12.4%
2013 7.54 1382nd 1519 9.0%
2014 5.11 1356th 1467 7.6%
2015 12.21 1279th 1474 13.2%
2016 19.39 1262nd 1554 18.8%
2017 12.85 1329th 1547 14.1%
2018 15.18 1290th 1530 15.7%
2019 29.34 1157th 1544 25.1%
2021 14.03 1206th 1433 15.8%
2022 21.24 1201st 1534 21.7%
2023 20.70 1217th 1534 20.7%
2024 24.91 1153rd 1526 24.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.95 99th 196 49.5%
2024 38.89 124th 200 38.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.30 1054th 1414 25.5%
2024 47.24 841st 1432 41.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.60 1198th 1488 19.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.84 816th 1084 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.70 1077th 1495 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stevens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.05 272nd 432 37.0%
2024 44.39 241st 454 46.9%
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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 Stevens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 97 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 171 99 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1990 167 110 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 162 99 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 184 107 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 160 104 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 172 100 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 142 106 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 142 106 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 129 105 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 116 113 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 104 99 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2000 102 101 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2001 103 95 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 88 77 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 88 77 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 65 88 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 66 87 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2006 71 86 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 70 90 1 111 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 64 88 1 110 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 67 70 1 121 0 n/a n/a 2 261
2010 56 63 0 122 0 n/a n/a 8 249
2011 47 55 0 129 1 0 12 0 244
2012 58 53 0 155 1 0 9 0 276
2013 42 48 0 151 3 0 14 0 258
2014 43 47 3 169 4 0 17 0 283
2015 39 44 3 171 2 0 17 0 276
2016 32 52 1 174 2 1 16 0 278
2017 36 47 0 170 0 1 24 0 278
2018 38 48 0 185 0 1 19 0 291
2019 31 46 2 179 0 0 20 0 278
2020 34 35 4 194 0 1 16 0 284
2021 52 42 4 230 2 1 23 0 354
2022 36 31 1 216 0 1 25 0 310
2023 44 39 1 226 0 0 25 0 335

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 Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 18.5 15.6 n/a
1989 280 20.0 14.0 n/a
1990 290 17.2 16.8 0
1991 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1992 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1993 279 15.0 18.6 n/a
1994 295 18.0 16.4 n/a
1995 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
1996 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
1997 247 23.0 10.7 n/a
1998 248 23.0 10.8 n/a
1999 236 26.3 9.0 n/a
2000 236 28.0 8.4 70.8
2001 245 28.0 8.8 71.8
2002 240 23.0 10.4 68.3
2003 240 23.0 10.4 68.3
2004 234 21.0 11.1 73.5
2005 247 21.0 11.8 66.4
2006 255 21.0 12.1 74.1
2007 273 18.9 14.4 75.8
2008 264 20.3 13.0 87.9
2009 261 21.3 12.2 92.3
2010 249 22.2 11.2 93.4
2011 244 19.9 12.2 85.2
2012 276 20.2 13.6 81.5
2013 258 20.8 12.3 94.6
2014 283 24.5 11.5 94.3
2015 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2016 278 23.0 12.0 100
2017 278 20.5 13.5 79.9
2018 291 19.9 14.6 84.5
2019 278 20.6 13.4 84.9
2020 284 21.3 13.3 85.9
2021 354 19.8 17.7 83.1
2022 310 21.3 14.4 99
2023 335 22.3 14.9 100

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 Stevens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 18.5 15.6 n/a
1989 280 20.0 14.0 n/a
1990 290 17.2 16.8 0
1991 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1992 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1993 279 15.0 18.6 n/a
1994 295 18.0 16.4 n/a
1995 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
1996 269 22.0 12.2 n/a
1997 247 23.0 10.7 n/a
1998 248 23.0 10.8 n/a
1999 236 26.3 9.0 n/a
2000 236 28.0 8.4 70.8
2001 245 28.0 8.8 71.8
2002 240 23.0 10.4 68.3
2003 240 23.0 10.4 68.3
2004 234 21.0 11.1 73.5
2005 247 21.0 11.8 66.4
2006 255 21.0 12.1 74.1
2007 273 18.9 14.4 75.8
2008 264 20.3 13.0 87.9
2009 261 21.3 12.2 92.3
2010 249 22.2 11.2 93.4
2011 244 19.9 12.2 85.2
2012 276 20.2 13.6 81.5
2013 258 20.8 12.3 94.6
2014 283 24.5 11.5 94.3
2015 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2016 278 23.0 12.0 100
2017 278 20.5 13.5 79.9
2018 291 19.9 14.6 84.5
2019 278 20.6 13.4 84.9
2020 284 21.3 13.3 85.9
2021 354 19.8 17.7 83.1
2022 310 21.3 14.4 99
2023 335 22.3 14.9 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stevens Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,966 (19.9%) $11,912 (80.1%) $14,878
2020 $2,506 (18.6%) $10,963 (81.4%) $13,469
2021 $2,147 (16.3%) $10,987 (83.7%) $13,134
2022 $2,282 (15.6%) $12,372 (84.4%) $14,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stevens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1157th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1217th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Stevens Elementary School)44.412.7
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)33.417.5
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Stevens Elementary School)24.327.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Stevens Elementary School)64.972.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)62.227.7
 34.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Stevens Elementary School)2226
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)58.541.3
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Stevens Elementary School)29.821.1
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Stevens Elementary School)64.972.3
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stevens Elementary School)51.827.5
 24.3%
   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 Students278335
 20.5%
African American4639
 15.2%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic179226
 26.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3144
 41.9%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%100%
 15.1%


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Stevens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Stevens Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 13% White, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Stevens Elementary School.


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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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