Penn Cambria Primary School

400 Main St
Lilly, PA 15938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Penn Cambria Primary School serves 175 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Penn Cambria Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Lilly, PA, covering approximately 109.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Penn Cambria Primary School's student population of 175 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
175 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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School Motto
Striving for Excellence in Public Education

School Rankings

The diversity score of Penn Cambria Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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Hispanic
3%
16%

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White
92%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

(22-23)
21.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Penn Cambria Primary School?
175 students attend Penn Cambria Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Penn Cambria Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Cambria Primary School?
Penn Cambria Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Cambria Primary School offer ?
Penn Cambria Primary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penn Cambria Primary School part of?
Penn Cambria Primary School is part of Penn Cambria School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Penn Cambria Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Lilly, PA, covering approximately 109.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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