The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Science. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Stevens El Sch
Stevens Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Chambersburg, a growing county seat in south-central Pennsylvania anchored by a walkable downtown and surrounded by new residential development. The school sits within the Chambersburg Area School District, which spans the borough and surrounding townships.
The student body at Stevens is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and a smaller share of white students. All students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a community with limited economic resources overall. The school enrolls roughly equal cohorts across its grade bands, with slightly smaller groups in third and fifth grades.
On state assessments, Stevens sits below the midpoint among Franklin County's districts in overall proficiency. In science, measured in the prior school year, students showed solid performance. In mathematics and English language arts, which were tested most recently, proficiency rates were notably low. The school's recent math results show that about one in four students scored at proficient or above, while in English language arts the rate was slightly lower. These numbers reflect real academic challenges, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the support available and any initiatives underway to strengthen instruction in these subjects.
The specific data on English learner enrollment and special education enrollment was not available in the school's profile, so it is unclear what proportion of the student body receives language support or special education services. Given the student composition, English learner support is likely a notable feature of the school's work.
Chambersburg itself is experiencing steady growth. The area has seen new housing subdivisions, and the median home value is moderate relative to state and national benchmarks. The community centers on downtown Chambersburg with its historic Main Street, parks, and civic anchors like the Coyle Free Library and Chambersburg Memorial Park. A private college, Wilson College, sits on the northwest edge. Major employers include a hospital, food manufacturing, and the school district itself, with additional distribution and industrial jobs along the Interstate 81 corridor.
The district recently raised property taxes and has signaled another increase coming, which prospective families moving into the area will experience. The district also implemented a school-day cell phone ban in 2026, a daily operational reality for families with secondary students, though Stevens itself is an elementary school.
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