- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northern Cambria, PA
Northern Cambria Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cambria Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421761006860
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cambria Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Northern Cambria · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cambria Ms has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Northern Cambria, PA.
School address
District: Northern Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421761006860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Northern Cambria Ms held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421761006860 · Northern Cambria, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cambria Hs (262 students)
Northern Cambria Ms held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Cambria Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria Hs
262 students
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria El Sch
262 students
- This school
Northern Cambria Ms
234 students
What this shows Northern Cambria Ms reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cambria Ms compares
Northern 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 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 Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Cambria El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cambria Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Cambria Ms
How many students attend Northern Cambria Ms?
Northern Cambria Ms has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northern Cambria, PA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Ms is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Ms?
100.0% of students at Northern Cambria Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cambria Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cambria Ms is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Northern Cambria, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cambria Ms?
Northern Cambria Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Northern Cambria?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Northern Cambria Sd also operates Northern Cambria Hs (262 students) and Northern Cambria El Sch (262 students). See the Northern Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.