- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa, FL
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000093
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary Magnet School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120015000093 · Cocoa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 17.7:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 477
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
477 students
What this shows Cambridge Elementary Magnet School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Elementary Magnet School compares
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 23.5%
White 19.3%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Cambridge Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary Magnet School?
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School?
75.2% of students at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School?
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary Magnet School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cocoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Cambridge Elementary Magnet School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.