Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Cambridge Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 392 students in grades K-6 in the Penncrest School District in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. The school has seen a gradual improvement in its statewide ranking over the past decade, moving from the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools to now being ranked in the middle 40%.

Cambridge Springs Elementary outperforms the Penncrest School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several key academic areas, including PSSA Math proficiency (46.6% vs. 39.4% district, 40.4% state), PSSA Science proficiency (82.4% vs. 68% district, 65.8% state), and PSSA English Language Arts proficiency (63% vs. 58.1% district, 53% state). The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 6th grade PSSA assessments, where it exceeds both district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges related to its high percentage of low-income students, with 58.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing Cambridge Springs Elementary to nearby schools, Saegertown Elementary outperforms it in several academic areas, while Waterford Elementary, part of the Fort LeBoeuf School District, consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state and significantly outperforms Cambridge Springs Elementary across all academic measures. The nearby schools in the Crawford Central School District generally perform below Cambridge Springs Elementary, suggesting that the Penncrest School District may be providing a higher quality of education overall.


Detail:

Public K-6

 130 Steele St
       Cambridge Springs, PA  16403-1158


(814) 398-4636

District: Penncrest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,798 Help


Students who attend Cambridge Springs Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cambridge Springs Elementary School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Penncrest School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cambridge Springs Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Penncrest School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Penncrest School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Penncrest School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Springs Elementary School is $16,798. 1 elementary schools in the Penncrest School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Springs Elementary School 599th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cambridge Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Penncrest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penncrest School District 288th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambridge Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.61 883rd 1302 32.2%
2004 29.88 1012th 1308 22.6%
2005 46.29 868th 1299 33.2%
2006 37.43 1183rd 1545 23.4%
2007 33.01 1222nd 1555 21.4%
2008 45.15 1070th 1551 31.0%
2009 41.35 1133rd 1549 26.9%
2010 42.67 1137th 1579 28.0%
2011 51.94 987th 1597 38.2%
2012 56.35 921st 1599 42.4%
2013 52.99 917th 1519 39.6%
2014 46.62 994th 1467 32.2%
2015 46.93 926th 1474 37.2%
2016 39.32 1082nd 1554 30.4%
2017 34.62 1122nd 1547 27.5%
2018 34.63 1112th 1530 27.3%
2019 30.12 1151st 1544 25.5%
2021 49.55 824th 1433 42.5%
2022 49.65 902nd 1534 41.2%
2023 57.58 744th 1534 51.5%
2024 64.53 599th 1526 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.08 652nd 1414 53.9%
2024 67.07 448th 1432 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.73 595th 1488 60.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.09 343rd 1043 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.70 620th 1495 58.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.89 801st 1236 35.2%
2024 47.33 696th 1229 43.4%
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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.

Cambridge Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Open Quote Everything comes with positives and negatives, however this school has been atrocious. Look at their sub-par ratings. The teachers are more concerned with gossip and small town dynamics than learning. The scores received reflect this, not merely my opinions. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cambridge Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 605 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 608 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1990 622 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 614 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1992 616 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1993 600 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 579 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 566 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 566 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 578 5 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 562 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 560 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 556 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 546 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 522 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 522 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 510 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 530 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 523 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 523 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 614 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 614 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 617
2010 577 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 581
2011 523 2 0 7 0 1 14 0 547
2012 489 2 0 11 1 1 10 0 514
2013 462 2 1 9 1 1 11 0 487
2014 447 1 1 5 2 1 18 0 475
2015 434 1 1 10 1 1 9 0 457
2016 423 1 1 12 1 1 11 0 450
2017 415 1 1 11 1 0 15 0 444
2018 414 3 1 17 1 0 20 0 456
2019 422 1 1 16 0 0 23 0 463
2020 414 1 0 11 0 0 22 0 448
2021 380 1 0 13 0 0 13 0 407
2022 364 3 0 16 0 0 17 0 400
2023 361 2 0 16 0 0 13 0 392
2024 351 2 0 14 0 0 15 0 382

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 Cambridge Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 31.1 19.4 n/a
1989 611 31.1 19.6 n/a
1990 624 39.0 16.0 0
1991 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1992 621 39.0 15.9 n/a
1993 609 32.0 19.0 n/a
1994 583 33.5 17.4 n/a
1995 574 30.5 18.8 n/a
1996 574 30.5 18.8 n/a
1997 594 31.0 19.2 n/a
1998 574 32.5 17.7 n/a
1999 573 33.0 17.4 n/a
2000 567 34.0 16.7 37.4
2001 557 34.0 16.4 32.1
2002 528 31.9 16.6 31.1
2003 528 31.9 16.6 31.1
2004 521 29.3 17.8 38.2
2005 538 30.1 17.9 30.5
2006 532 31.6 16.8 36.8
2007 527 35.5 14.8 41.9
2008 617 41.8 14.8 33.9
2009 617 42.3 14.6 37.8
2010 581 42.0 13.8 41.4
2011 547 41.0 13.3 42
2012 514 38.0 13.5 43
2013 487 35.5 13.6 44.4
2014 475 35.2 13.4 50.5
2015 457 36.0 12.6 44
2016 450 37.0 12.1 50.4
2017 444 34.0 13.0 53.8
2018 456 36.5 12.4 54.6
2019 463 37.4 12.3 55.7
2020 448 34.4 12.9 50.9
2021 407 32.1 12.6 56
2022 400 33.1 12.0 52.8
2023 392 33.7 11.6 58.7
2024 382 32.7 11.6 53.7

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 Cambridge Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 31.1 19.4 n/a
1989 611 31.1 19.6 n/a
1990 624 39.0 16.0 0
1991 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1992 621 39.0 15.9 n/a
1993 609 32.0 19.0 n/a
1994 583 33.5 17.4 n/a
1995 574 30.5 18.8 n/a
1996 574 30.5 18.8 n/a
1997 594 31.0 19.2 n/a
1998 574 32.5 17.7 n/a
1999 573 33.0 17.4 n/a
2000 567 34.0 16.7 37.4
2001 557 34.0 16.4 32.1
2002 528 31.9 16.6 31.1
2003 528 31.9 16.6 31.1
2004 521 29.3 17.8 38.2
2005 538 30.1 17.9 30.5
2006 532 31.6 16.8 36.8
2007 527 35.5 14.8 41.9
2008 617 41.8 14.8 33.9
2009 617 42.3 14.6 37.8
2010 581 42.0 13.8 41.4
2011 547 41.0 13.3 42
2012 514 38.0 13.5 43
2013 487 35.5 13.6 44.4
2014 475 35.2 13.4 50.5
2015 457 36.0 12.6 44
2016 450 37.0 12.1 50.4
2017 444 34.0 13.0 53.8
2018 456 36.5 12.4 54.6
2019 463 37.4 12.3 55.7
2020 448 34.4 12.9 50.9
2021 407 32.1 12.6 56
2022 400 33.1 12.0 52.8
2023 392 33.7 11.6 58.7
2024 382 32.7 11.6 53.7

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 Cambridge Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,109 (7.7%) $13,227 (92.3%) $14,336
2020 $1,376 (9.7%) $12,750 (90.3%) $14,127
2021 $1,742 (11.3%) $13,675 (88.7%) $15,417
2022 $2,754 (16.4%) $14,044 (83.6%) $16,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Springs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1151st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 744th of 1534 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)52.749
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)50.958.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)29.336.2
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)67.381.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)37.946.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)21.436.7
 15.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)5068.3
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)30.541.5
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)52.573.1
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)32.740.3
 7.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)67.381.1
 13.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Elementary School)47.960.8
 12.9%
   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 Students463392
 15.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1616
Pacific Islander00
White422361
 14.5%
Two or More Races2313
 43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%58.7%
 2.9%


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Students who attend Cambridge Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Students at Cambridge Springs Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Cambridge Springs Elementary School ranks 599th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Cambridge Springs 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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