Northern Cambria Elementary School

Summary:

Northern Cambria Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 247 students in grades PK-4 in Northern Cambria, PA, which is part of the Northern Cambria School District. The school faces significant challenges, including a highly homogeneous student population, consistently low academic performance, and high poverty rates.

Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,309 to $20,653 over the past few years, Northern Cambria Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. This is in stark contrast to the nearby schools, such as Jackson Elementary and Cambria Heights Elementary, which generally have 3-4 star ratings. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 35.8% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%.

Another significant challenge for Northern Cambria Elementary School is its extremely high free and reduced-price lunch rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 41.78% to 61.46%, suggesting that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. The school's high poverty rates and low academic performance raise questions about the effective use of resources and the factors contributing to the school's struggles, which will need to be addressed to improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 601 Joseph St
       Northern Cambria, PA  15714-1232


(814) 948-5880

District: Northern Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1107th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,309 Help


Students who attend Northern Cambria Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northern Cambria Middle School
High:    Northern Cambria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Northern Cambria Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (2.4%), American Indian (0.4%). (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 Northern Cambria Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Cambria Elementary School is $15,309.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northern Cambria Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria Elementary School 1107th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Northern Cambria Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northern Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria School District 421st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Cambria Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.87 596th 1545 61.4%
2007 69.15 502nd 1555 67.7%
2008 54.71 879th 1551 43.3%
2009 63.06 665th 1549 57.1%
2010 54.52 922nd 1579 41.6%
2011 58.80 822nd 1597 48.5%
2012 40.24 1185th 1599 25.9%
2013 58.38 808th 1519 46.8%
2014 48.58 959th 1467 34.6%
2015 19.22 1197th 1474 18.8%
2016 32.75 1153rd 1554 25.8%
2017 45.75 988th 1547 36.1%
2018 38.26 1079th 1530 29.5%
2019 50.19 923rd 1544 40.2%
2021 46.09 879th 1433 38.7%
2022 44.61 970th 1534 36.8%
2023 32.46 1107th 1534 27.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.10 1058th 1414 25.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.02 672nd 1043 35.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Cambria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.78 1138th 1236 7.9%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Northern 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 646 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1989 637 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1990 625 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 597 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 599 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 566 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 519 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 543 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 543 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 472 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 509 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 483 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 472 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 467 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 443 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 443 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 441 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 460 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 455 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 452 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 448 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 463 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 556 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 560
2011 489 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 492
2012 575 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 578
2013 467 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 474
2014 437 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 445
2015 407 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 413
2016 380 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 384
2017 371 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 374
2018 361 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 366
2019 331 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 335
2020 319 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 325
2021 262 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 268
2022 241 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 248
2023 237 1 1 1 1 0 6 0 247

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 Northern Cambria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
1989 637 30.0 21.2 n/a
1990 625 28.0 22.3 0
1991 597 29.0 20.5 n/a
1992 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1993 566 25.0 22.6 n/a
1994 519 29.0 17.9 n/a
1995 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1996 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1997 472 30.0 15.7 n/a
1998 509 29.0 17.6 n/a
1999 483 28.0 17.3 n/a
2000 472 29.0 16.3 99.4
2001 467 32.0 14.6 99.4
2002 443 39.0 11.4 99.3
2003 443 39.0 11.4 99.3
2004 441 41.0 10.8 99.3
2005 462 42.0 11.0 99.4
2006 457 42.4 10.8 94.5
2007 453 41.3 11.0 87.9
2008 451 43.0 10.5 86.5
2009 464 40.0 11.6 77.4
2010 560 36.2 15.4 34.5
2011 492 36.7 13.3 44.1
2012 578 33.7 17.1 45.5
2013 474 35.8 13.2 47.3
2014 445 33.8 13.1 48.1
2015 413 33.0 12.5 51.8
2016 384 34.0 11.2 54.7
2017 374 33.1 11.2 42.8
2018 366 32.8 11.1 32
2019 335 29.5 11.3 52.8
2020 325 26.7 12.1 59.7
2021 268 25.6 10.4 67.2
2022 248 26.9 9.2 69.4
2023 247 24.3 10.1 100

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 Northern Cambria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
1989 637 30.0 21.2 n/a
1990 625 28.0 22.3 0
1991 597 29.0 20.5 n/a
1992 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1993 566 25.0 22.6 n/a
1994 519 29.0 17.9 n/a
1995 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1996 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1997 472 30.0 15.7 n/a
1998 509 29.0 17.6 n/a
1999 483 28.0 17.3 n/a
2000 472 29.0 16.3 99.4
2001 467 32.0 14.6 99.4
2002 443 39.0 11.4 99.3
2003 443 39.0 11.4 99.3
2004 441 41.0 10.8 99.3
2005 462 42.0 11.0 99.4
2006 457 42.4 10.8 94.5
2007 453 41.3 11.0 87.9
2008 451 43.0 10.5 86.5
2009 464 40.0 11.6 77.4
2010 560 36.2 15.4 34.5
2011 492 36.7 13.3 44.1
2012 578 33.7 17.1 45.5
2013 474 35.8 13.2 47.3
2014 445 33.8 13.1 48.1
2015 413 33.0 12.5 51.8
2016 384 34.0 11.2 54.7
2017 374 33.1 11.2 42.8
2018 366 32.8 11.1 32
2019 335 29.5 11.3 52.8
2020 325 26.7 12.1 59.7
2021 268 25.6 10.4 67.2
2022 248 26.9 9.2 69.4
2023 247 24.3 10.1 100

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 Northern Cambria Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,008 (5.7%) $16,667 (94.3%) $17,674
2020 $999 (5.3%) $17,918 (94.7%) $18,918
2021 $1,201 (5.8%) $19,452 (94.2%) $20,653
2022 $721 (4.7%) $14,588 (95.3%) $15,309

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Cambria Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 923rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1107th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northern Cambria Elementary School)51.439.3
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Elementary School)68.635.7
 32.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Elementary School)43.332
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Northern Cambria Elementary School)78.468
 10.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Elementary School)61.746
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Northern Cambria Elementary School)47.735.8
 11.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northern Cambria Elementary School)78.468
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Elementary School)65.440.5
 24.9%
   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 Students335247
 26.3%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White331237
 28.4%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%100%
 47.2%


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Northern Cambria Elementary School ranks 1107th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Northern Cambria Middle School
High : Northern Cambria High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Northern Cambria Elementary School.

Students at Northern Cambria Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.


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