Cambria Elementary School

Summary:

Cambria Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 450 students in grades K-5 and part of the Central Cambria School District. This school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with particularly strong results in Science.

Cambria Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates of 59.7% in Math, 87.3% in Science, and 55.2% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's standout performance in Science is noteworthy, with 87.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. Cambria Elementary also supports its disabled and low-income students well, with these subgroups ranking in the top quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, the relatively lower performance of white students suggests an area for potential improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Northern Cambria Elementary School and Conemaugh Valley Elementary School have lower academic performance, with proficiency rates below the state averages. In contrast, Jackson Elementary School, also in the Central Cambria School District, performs similarly to Cambria Elementary, with strong results in Science. Cambria Elementary's consistent academic success, personalized attention, and support for diverse student groups make it a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 212 Schoolhouse Rd
       Ebensburg, PA  15931-7617


(814) 472-8432

District: Central Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
584th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,583 Help


Students who attend Cambria Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Cambria Middle School
High:    Central Cambria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Compare Details Cambria Elementary School ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (2.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambria Elementary School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambria Elementary School is $9,583.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambria Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Elementary School 584th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cambria Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cambria School District 193rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambria Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.37 482nd 1302 63.0%
2004 62.67 569th 1308 56.5%
2005 66.46 487th 1299 62.5%
2006 67.08 535th 1545 65.4%
2007 65.18 605th 1555 61.1%
2008 73.21 393rd 1551 74.7%
2009 69.08 488th 1549 68.5%
2010 62.64 696th 1579 55.9%
2011 54.83 915th 1597 42.7%
2012 67.76 611th 1599 61.8%
2013 62.30 711th 1519 53.2%
2014 58.02 784th 1467 46.6%
2015 59.68 714th 1474 51.6%
2016 48.80 948th 1554 39.0%
2017 46.79 970th 1547 37.3%
2018 54.57 830th 1530 45.8%
2019 70.16 502nd 1544 67.5%
2021 63.56 559th 1433 61.0%
2022 62.44 637th 1534 58.5%
2023 66.48 563rd 1534 63.3%
2024 65.13 584th 1526 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.78 261st 1414 81.5%
2024 55.86 675th 1432 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.46 582nd 1488 60.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.49 176th 1043 83.1%
2024 71.88 228th 1084 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.18 607th 1495 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.44 703rd 1236 43.1%
2024 48.96 670th 1229 45.5%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambria Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 592 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 640 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1990 625 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 651 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1992 637 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 635 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 609 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1995 589 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 589 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 598 6 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 570 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 529 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 501 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 497 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 487 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 487 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 484 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 517 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 494 4 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 511 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 536 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 523 3 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 528 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 512 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 522
2012 501 0 2 0 0 0 11 0 514
2013 499 2 1 0 0 0 7 0 509
2014 481 3 3 1 0 0 8 0 496
2015 494 5 1 1 0 0 10 0 511
2016 481 5 2 1 0 0 7 0 496
2017 477 7 4 1 0 1 3 0 493
2018 465 4 4 1 0 1 5 0 480
2019 440 4 5 3 0 0 8 0 460
2020 439 4 5 1 0 0 9 0 458
2021 453 5 3 5 0 0 6 0 472
2022 429 7 1 4 0 0 13 0 454
2023 426 6 1 2 0 0 15 0 450
2024 420 4 3 1 0 0 13 0 441

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 30.0 19.9 n/a
1989 644 31.0 20.7 n/a
1990 630 33.0 19.0 0
1991 654 31.0 21.0 n/a
1992 640 31.0 20.6 n/a
1993 646 36.0 17.9 n/a
1994 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
1995 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
1996 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
1997 613 32.0 19.2 n/a
1998 582 30.0 19.4 n/a
1999 540 32.0 16.9 n/a
2000 513 35.0 14.7 34.3
2001 509 36.0 14.1 33.2
2002 496 36.0 13.8 31
2003 496 36.0 13.8 31
2004 494 36.0 13.7 33
2005 526 36.5 14.4 29.3
2006 506 36.0 14.1 32.6
2007 520 36.1 14.4 32.1
2008 544 39.5 13.8 30.3
2009 532 38.0 14.0 31
2010 539 39.0 13.8 33
2011 522 38.1 13.6 33.5
2012 514 36.8 13.9 33.9
2013 509 32.8 15.5 33.6
2014 496 34.8 14.2 35.5
2015 511 37.0 13.8 38.4
2016 496 37.0 13.4 30.8
2017 493 37.6 13.1 39.1
2018 480 31.6 15.1 40.4
2019 460 37.3 12.3 39.3
2020 458 36.3 12.6 40.2
2021 472 37.8 12.4 40.5
2022 454 35.8 12.6 39.9
2023 450 37.3 12.0 41.8
2024 441 36.5 12.0 45.1

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 30.0 19.9 n/a
1989 644 31.0 20.7 n/a
1990 630 33.0 19.0 0
1991 654 31.0 21.0 n/a
1992 640 31.0 20.6 n/a
1993 646 36.0 17.9 n/a
1994 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
1995 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
1996 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
1997 613 32.0 19.2 n/a
1998 582 30.0 19.4 n/a
1999 540 32.0 16.9 n/a
2000 513 35.0 14.7 34.3
2001 509 36.0 14.1 33.2
2002 496 36.0 13.8 31
2003 496 36.0 13.8 31
2004 494 36.0 13.7 33
2005 526 36.5 14.4 29.3
2006 506 36.0 14.1 32.6
2007 520 36.1 14.4 32.1
2008 544 39.5 13.8 30.3
2009 532 38.0 14.0 31
2010 539 39.0 13.8 33
2011 522 38.1 13.6 33.5
2012 514 36.8 13.9 33.9
2013 509 32.8 15.5 33.6
2014 496 34.8 14.2 35.5
2015 511 37.0 13.8 38.4
2016 496 37.0 13.4 30.8
2017 493 37.6 13.1 39.1
2018 480 31.6 15.1 40.4
2019 460 37.3 12.3 39.3
2020 458 36.3 12.6 40.2
2021 472 37.8 12.4 40.5
2022 454 35.8 12.6 39.9
2023 450 37.3 12.0 41.8
2024 441 36.5 12.0 45.1

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,092 (100.0%) $8,092
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $272 (2.0%) $13,311 (98.0%) $13,583
2022 $1,093 (11.4%) $8,490 (88.6%) $9,583

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambria Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 502nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cambria Elementary School)79.764.8
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Elementary School)81.160.6
 20.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cambria Elementary School)49.359.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cambria Elementary School)85.580.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Elementary School)7055.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cambria Elementary School)48.750.7
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Elementary School)69.758.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Cambria Elementary School)59.458.3
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cambria Elementary School)85.580.6
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cambria Elementary School)73.758.3
 15.4%
   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 Students460450
 2.2%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White440426
 3.2%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%41.8%
 2.4%


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

Middle : Central Cambria Middle School
High : Central Cambria High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Cambria Elementary School.

Students at Cambria Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Cambria Elementary School ranks 584th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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