- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ebensburg, PA
Central Cambria Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Cambria Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420534001202
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cambria Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ebensburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cambria Ms has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cambria Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ebensburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420534001202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central Cambria Ms held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 420534001202 · Ebensburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambria El Sch (542 students)
Central Cambria Ms held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Cambria Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambria El Sch
Cambria El Sch
542 students
- Central Cambri
Central Cambria Hs
509 students
- This school
Central Cambria Ms
347 students
- Jackson El Sch 105
Jackson El Sch
105 students
What this shows Central Cambria Ms reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cambria Ms compares
Central Cambria Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Central Cambria Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Cambria Sd reports $16,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Cambria Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cambria Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cambria Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Cambria Ms
How many students attend Central Cambria Ms?
Central Cambria Ms has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ebensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cambria Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cambria Ms is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Cambria Ms?
35.9% of students at Central Cambria Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Cambria Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Cambria Ms is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Ebensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cambria Ms?
Central Cambria Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Cambria Ms rank among public schools in Ebensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cambria Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ebensburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Cambria Sd?
Besides Central Cambria Ms, Central Cambria Sd also operates Cambria El Sch (542 students), Central Cambria Hs (509 students), and Jackson El Sch (105 students). See the Central Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.