Cambria Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Cambria Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Cambria Heights School District, which is ranked 145 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambria Heights Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 600-900 out of around 1,500 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally on par with or slightly above the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, with its strongest performance in Science, where it outperforms the state average by a significant margin. However, the school faces challenges in improving its overall academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. The school has a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with around 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it performs better for male students than female students.

Compared to nearby schools, Cambria Heights Elementary School generally performs on par with or slightly better than the other schools in the Cambria Heights School District and surrounding districts, such as Penns Manor Area, Penn Cambria, and Central Cambria. However, some nearby schools, such as Harmony Area Elementary and Glendale Elementary, outperform Cambria Heights Elementary in certain academic areas, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 138 East Campbell St
       Carrolltown, PA  15722-0510


(814) 344-8506

District: Cambria Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
777th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,745 Help


Students who attend Cambria Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cambria Heights Middle School
High:    Cambria Heights Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Cambria Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambria Heights Elementary School is $11,745.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambria Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights Elementary School 777th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cambria Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cambria Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights School District 145th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambria Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.70 762nd 1302 41.5%
2004 64.66 538th 1308 58.9%
2005 67.74 466th 1299 64.1%
2006 59.54 719th 1545 53.5%
2007 59.53 755th 1555 51.4%
2008 68.88 508th 1551 67.2%
2009 60.10 746th 1549 51.8%
2010 62.25 712th 1579 54.9%
2011 60.43 772nd 1597 51.7%
2012 63.33 746th 1599 53.3%
2013 66.78 597th 1519 60.7%
2014 65.23 610th 1467 58.4%
2015 61.94 654th 1474 55.6%
2016 56.31 836th 1554 46.2%
2017 57.23 790th 1547 48.9%
2018 59.39 734th 1530 52.0%
2019 62.82 660th 1544 57.3%
2021 54.04 754th 1433 47.4%
2022 54.85 800th 1534 47.8%
2023 52.88 829th 1534 46.0%
2024 56.10 777th 1526 49.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.39 576th 1414 59.3%
2024 56.40 667th 1432 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.03 842nd 1488 43.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.88 405th 1043 61.2%
2024 51.63 473rd 1084 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.06 655th 1495 56.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cambria Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.54 883rd 1236 28.6%
2024 34.20 899th 1229 26.9%
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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 Cambria Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 895 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 895
1994 890 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1995 808 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 808 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 793 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1998 780 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1999 771 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2000 677 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 669 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 655 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2003 655 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2004 630 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 746 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2006 628 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 608 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2008 582 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 586
2009 602 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 609
2010 610 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 4 622
2011 614 3 0 3 0 0 4 0 624
2012 616 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 626
2013 627 1 1 3 0 0 5 0 637
2014 615 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 623
2015 621 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 630
2016 598 1 0 3 0 2 6 0 610
2017 593 1 0 2 1 2 9 0 608
2018 563 1 0 3 1 2 12 0 582
2019 532 0 0 2 1 2 11 0 548
2020 539 1 0 4 1 1 15 0 561
2021 512 0 0 4 1 0 14 0 531
2022 525 3 0 3 0 0 14 0 545
2023 517 2 0 4 0 0 12 0 535
2024 510 1 0 2 0 0 13 0 526

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 Cambria Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 895 44.5 20.1 n/a
1994 890 46.0 19.3 n/a
1995 808 46.0 17.6 n/a
1996 808 46.0 17.6 n/a
1997 793 46.0 17.2 n/a
1998 780 45.0 17.3 n/a
1999 771 50.0 15.4 n/a
2000 682 49.0 13.9 51.5
2001 674 47.5 14.2 42
2002 662 46.5 14.2 35.6
2003 662 46.5 14.2 35.6
2004 634 46.5 13.6 31.7
2005 750 42.3 17.7 31.5
2006 631 42.3 14.9 39
2007 613 42.4 14.5 41.1
2008 586 44.7 13.1 35.4
2009 609 41.8 14.6 42
2010 622 41.8 14.8 35.9
2011 624 41.8 14.9 32.7
2012 626 40.8 15.3 39.3
2013 637 40.8 15.6 43.2
2014 623 41.8 14.8 39.8
2015 630 43.0 14.6 44.1
2016 610 45.0 13.5 45.2
2017 608 43.7 13.9 45.1
2018 582 45.8 12.6 48.1
2019 548 45.8 11.9 44.9
2020 561 45.9 12.2 49.9
2021 531 46.3 11.4 48.8
2022 545 45.2 12.0 48.8
2023 535 44.2 12.0 51.2
2024 526 43.8 11.9 53.4

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 Cambria Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 895 44.5 20.1 n/a
1994 890 46.0 19.3 n/a
1995 808 46.0 17.6 n/a
1996 808 46.0 17.6 n/a
1997 793 46.0 17.2 n/a
1998 780 45.0 17.3 n/a
1999 771 50.0 15.4 n/a
2000 682 49.0 13.9 51.5
2001 674 47.5 14.2 42
2002 662 46.5 14.2 35.6
2003 662 46.5 14.2 35.6
2004 634 46.5 13.6 31.7
2005 750 42.3 17.7 31.5
2006 631 42.3 14.9 39
2007 613 42.4 14.5 41.1
2008 586 44.7 13.1 35.4
2009 609 41.8 14.6 42
2010 622 41.8 14.8 35.9
2011 624 41.8 14.9 32.7
2012 626 40.8 15.3 39.3
2013 637 40.8 15.6 43.2
2014 623 41.8 14.8 39.8
2015 630 43.0 14.6 44.1
2016 610 45.0 13.5 45.2
2017 608 43.7 13.9 45.1
2018 582 45.8 12.6 48.1
2019 548 45.8 11.9 44.9
2020 561 45.9 12.2 49.9
2021 531 46.3 11.4 48.8
2022 545 45.2 12.0 48.8
2023 535 44.2 12.0 51.2
2024 526 43.8 11.9 53.4

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 Cambria Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (2.7%) $15,030 (97.3%) $15,455
2020 $479 (4.4%) $10,352 (95.6%) $10,831
2021 $519 (4.0%) $12,500 (96.0%) $13,019
2022 $173 (1.5%) $11,572 (98.5%) $11,745

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambria Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 660th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 829th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cambria Heights Elementary School)63.149.5
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Elementary School)70.567.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cambria Heights Elementary School)51.136.6
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cambria Heights Elementary School)89.486.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Elementary School)72.943.9
 29%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cambria Heights Elementary School)3429.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Elementary School)69.257
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Cambria Heights Elementary School)49.539.3
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cambria Heights Elementary School)89.486.6
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Elementary School)70.956.8
 14.1%
   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 Students548535
 2.4%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White532517
 2.8%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%51.2%
 6.3%


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Cambria Heights Elementary School ranks 777th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cambria Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cambria Heights Middle School
High : Cambria Heights Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Cambria Heights Elementary School.

Students at Cambria Heights Elementary School are 97% White, 2% 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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