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Penn Cambria Pre-primary
Elementary School · Penn Cambria SD
205 6th St, Cresson, PA 16630
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#1,927 of 2,846
In Cresson
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Penn Cambria SD
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Penn Cambria Pre-primary
Elementary School in Cresson · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Penn Cambria HS
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About Penn Cambria Pre-primary
Penn Cambria Pre-primary is a public elementary school in Cresson, PA, part of Penn Cambria SD. Penn Cambria Pre-primary serves approximately 114 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Penn Cambria Pre-primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 114 students, Penn Cambria Pre-primary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Penn Cambria Pre-primary Compares
See how Penn Cambria Pre-primary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
205 6th St, Cresson, PA 16630
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Penn Cambria Pre-primary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Portage Area El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Portage), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cambria El Sch (rated 7.3/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Ebensburg), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Foot of Ten El Sch (rated 6.8/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Duncansville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cresson, see our Cresson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Cambria HS Cresson | 0.1 mi | 8.6 |
| ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cresson | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Penn Cambria MS Gallitzin | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Penn Cambria Primary Sch Lilly | 3.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch Lilly | 3.9 mi | 5.3 |
| ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Loretto | 3.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Portage Area El Sch Portage | 7.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Portage Area JSHS Portage | 7.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Foot of Ten El Sch Duncansville | 7.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona | 7.5 mi | 4.6 |
| HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ebensburg | 7.9 mi | 5.7 |
| HOLY TRINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS Altoona | 8.3 mi | 6.7 |
| BISHOP CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Ebensburg | 8.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Cambria El Sch Ebensburg | 8.6 mi | 7.3 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL Newry | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School Ebensburg | 8.7 mi | — |
| Central Cambria HS Ebensburg | 8.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Central Cambria MS Ebensburg | 8.7 mi | 5.9 |
| EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Claysburg | 11.0 mi | — |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS Altoona | 8.9 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16630 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,034
Median Home Value
$139,700
Median Rent
$657/mo
Population
4,771
College Educated
21.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
42.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LEADERSHIP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fairview, PA | 5.4 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wellsboro, PA | 5.4 |
| WYNDCROFT SCHOOL Pottstown, PA | 5.4 |
| CONN AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Connellsville, PA | 5.3 |
| California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, PA | 5.3 |
| PEQUEA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Narvon, PA | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Penn Cambria Pre-primary
What grades does Penn Cambria Pre-primary serve?
Penn Cambria Pre-primary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Penn Cambria Pre-primary?
Penn Cambria Pre-primary has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria Pre-primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria Pre-primary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Cambria Pre-primary rank in PA?
Penn Cambria Pre-primary ranks #1,927 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Cambria Pre-primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Cambria Pre-primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Penn Cambria Pre-primary a charter school?
No, Penn Cambria Pre-primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Cambria Pre-primary a Title I school?
No, Penn Cambria Pre-primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Cambria Pre-primary?
52.6% of students at Penn Cambria Pre-primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (814) 886-8166
Resources & Links
District
Penn Cambria SD- District Enrollment
- 1,521
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,980
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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