- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MN
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270741005246
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741005246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+32.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270741005246 · Cambridge, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 42.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+32.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 74
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
74 students
What this shows Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed compares
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Isanti Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
How many students attend Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed?
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed has 74 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), up 17.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed?
42.3% of students at Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed?
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cambridge, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.