Enrollment
738
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Cambridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063963008998
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Travis Unified · California
NCES ID 063963008998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Elementary
Cambridge Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Vacaville, California, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #530.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Travis Unified spends $12,555 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Vacaville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students): Cambridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 25.2:1).
Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students) and Golden West Middle (746 students) alongside Cambridge Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Cambridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 22.6%
Two or More 17.1%
Asian 16.3%
African American 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Cambridge Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Travis Unified, which includes Cambridge Elementary.
$12,555
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foxboro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scandia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Foxboro Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elementary
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary?
Cambridge Elementary has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Elementary?
27.2% of students at Cambridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elementary?
Cambridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vacaville on the city page.
Is Cambridge Elementary a good school?
Cambridge Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Travis Unified?
Besides Cambridge Elementary, Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students), Golden West Middle (746 students), and Foxboro Elementary (717 students). See the Travis Unified district page for the complete list.
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