- Enrollment
- 2,666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kendall Park, NJ
Cambridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341521003614
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Kendall Park · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kendall Park, NJ.
School address
District: South Brunswick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341521003614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cambridge Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341521003614 · Kendall Park, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: South Brunswick High School (2,666 students)
Cambridge Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High School
2,666 students
- Crossroads Nor 935
Crossroads North Middle School
935 students
- Crossroads Sou 812
Crossroads South Middle School
812 students
- Brooks Crossin 498
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
498 students
- Constable Elem 476
Constable Elementary School
476 students
- This school 416
Cambridge Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Cambridge Elementary School reports 416 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.9%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Cambridge Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Brunswick School District reports $23,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooks Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Constable Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elementary School
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kendall Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Elementary School?
5.6% of students at Cambridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elementary School is Asian at 52.9% of enrollment, in Kendall Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 elementary schools in Kendall Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kendall Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Brunswick School District?
Besides Cambridge Elementary School, South Brunswick School District also operates South Brunswick High School (2,666 students), Crossroads North Middle School (935 students), and Crossroads South Middle School (812 students). See the South Brunswick School District district page for the complete list.