Very Good
#967 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 34% in state
Cambridge Springs EL Sch
Elementary School · Penncrest Sd · Cambridge Springs, PA
A Penncrest Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
130 Steele St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
- Math 48% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Springs EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cambridge Springs EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average402/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,539
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | 1–10 | 2.2 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Maplewood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 454 | Compare → |
| Saegertown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penncrest Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Springs EL Sch is listed in Penncrest SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Springs EL Sch
Cambridge Springs EL Sch is a public elementary school in Cambridge Springs, PA, part of Penncrest Sd, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Springs EL Sch
What grades does Cambridge Springs EL Sch serve?
Cambridge Springs EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cambridge Springs EL Sch?
Cambridge Springs EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs EL Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Springs EL Sch rank in PA?
Cambridge Springs EL Sch ranks #967 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cambridge Springs EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Springs EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Springs EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Springs EL Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cambridge Springs EL Sch a charter school?
No, Cambridge Springs EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Springs EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Springs EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Springs EL Sch?
53.7% of students at Cambridge Springs EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (814) 398-4636
- Area population (ZIP 16403)
- 6,979
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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