- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, MO
Cambridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290462000051
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elem. has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Belton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cambridge Elem. held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 290462000051 · Belton, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton High (1,258 students)
Cambridge Elem. held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton High
Belton High
1,258 students
- Belton Middle
Belton Middle School
641 students
- This school 501
Cambridge Elem.
501 students
- Wilckens Steam 486
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest
486 students
- Mill Creek Upp 435
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
435 students
- Kentucky Trail 355
Kentucky Trail Elem.
355 students
What this shows Cambridge Elem. reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Elem. compares
Cambridge Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Cambridge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton 124 reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Upper Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentucky Trail Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elem.
How many students attend Cambridge Elem.?
Cambridge Elem. has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elem. is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Elem.?
45.2% of students at Cambridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elem. is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Belton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elem.?
Cambridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Belton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton 124?
Besides Cambridge Elem., Belton 124 also operates Belton High (1,258 students), Belton Middle School (641 students), and Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest (486 students). See the Belton 124 district page for the complete list.