Central Cambria SD

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania — 4 schools

1,601
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Cambria SD operates 4 public schools serving 1,601 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,503 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cambria County County.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 299.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Cambria El Sch accounts for 36.1% of all Central Cambria SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central Cambria SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Cambria SD school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

Central Cambria SD school enrollment ranges from 105 students (lowest) to 542 students (highest), a spread of 437 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Cambria SD student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Central Cambria SD is typically wider than the Central Cambria SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Cambria SD chronic absenteeism rate is 18.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Central Cambria SD is typically wider than the Central Cambria SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cambria County county, where this district is located.

$840
Studio/mo
$846
1 BR/mo
$1,035
2 BR/mo
$1,431
3 BR/mo
$1,484
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Central Cambria SD.

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
299.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central Cambria SD

School Enrollment
Cambria El Sch
542
Central Cambria Hs
509
Central Cambria Ms
347
Jackson El Sch
105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Cambria SD?

Central Cambria SD has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,601 students.

What is the average rent near Central Cambria SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cambria County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Central Cambria SD?

Central Cambria SD students are 95.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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