- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cambridge Elementary School held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 310001500121 · Cambridge, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 12.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge High School (81 students)
Cambridge Elementary School held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge Elementary School
127 students
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High School
81 students
- Cambridge Midd
Cambridge Middle School
74 students
What this shows Cambridge Elementary School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Elementary School compares
Cambridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Cambridge Public Schools reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~127 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.