Enrollment
127
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, NE
Cambridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001500121
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE.
School address
District: Cambridge Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001500121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Elementary School
Cambridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cambridge, Nebraska, enrolling 127 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cambridge Public Schools also operates Cambridge High School (81 students) and Cambridge Middle School (74 students) alongside Cambridge Elementary School.
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 School compares
Cambridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Cambridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge Public Schools, which includes Cambridge Elementary School.
$17,983
Per student
+2%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.5%
Federal 10.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elementary School
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% lower 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 School?
36.2% of students at Cambridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Cambridge, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambridge on the city page.
Is Cambridge Elementary School a good school?
Cambridge Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska 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 Cambridge Public Schools?
Besides Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge Public Schools also operates Cambridge High School (81 students) and Cambridge Middle School (74 students). See the Cambridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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