Enrollment
132
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antioch, TN
Cambridge Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318002558
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 132
- students enrolled
Cambridge Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Early Learning Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Early Learning Center
Cambridge Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Antioch, Tennessee, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Tennessee schools and 24% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Tennessee schools, with 132 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Antioch's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. View Elementary (963 students): Cambridge Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 21.4:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Cambridge Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cambridge Early Learning Center compares
Cambridge Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
White 12.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Cambridge Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Cambridge Early Learning Center.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cambridge Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Antioch
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mt. View Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
A. Z. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
825 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Moss Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cole Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Early Learning Center
How many students attend Cambridge Early Learning Center?
Cambridge Early Learning Center has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Antioch, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Early Learning Center is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Early Learning Center is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Antioch, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Early Learning Center?
Cambridge Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Early Learning Center rank among schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 12 schools in Antioch, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Antioch on the city page.
Is Cambridge Early Learning Center a good school?
Cambridge Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Cambridge Early Learning Center, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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