- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northern Cambria, PA
Northern Cambria El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cambria El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421761006859
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cambria El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Northern Cambria · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cambria El Sch has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Northern Cambria, PA.
School address
District: Northern Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421761006859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Northern Cambria El Sch grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 421761006859 · Northern Cambria, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cambria Hs (262 students)
Northern Cambria El Sch grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Cambria El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern Cambria El Sch
262 students
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria Hs
262 students
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria Ms
234 students
What this shows Northern Cambria El Sch reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cambria El Sch compares
Northern Cambria El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,521
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Northern Cambria El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Cambria Sd reports $21,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Cambria El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Cambria Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cambria El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Cambria El Sch
How many students attend Northern Cambria El Sch?
Northern Cambria El Sch has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northern Cambria, PA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria El Sch is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Northern Cambria El Sch?
100.0% of students at Northern Cambria El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cambria El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cambria El Sch is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Northern Cambria, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cambria El Sch?
Northern Cambria El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Northern Cambria El Sch rank among public schools in Northern Cambria?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Northern Cambria, 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 Northern Cambria Sd?
Besides Northern Cambria El Sch, Northern Cambria Sd also operates Northern Cambria Hs (262 students) and Northern Cambria Ms (234 students). See the Northern Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.