Enrollment
399
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, WI
Cambridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550210000254
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI.
School address
District: Cambridge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550210000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Elementary
Cambridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cambridge, Wisconsin, enrolling 399 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 542 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #376.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cambridge's public schools, it stands alongside Koshkonong Trails School (28 students): Cambridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 9.3:1).
Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge High (277 students) and Nikolay Middle (203 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 92.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Cambridge Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge School District, which includes Cambridge Elementary.
$14,856
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 34.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nikolay Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koshkonong Trails School | 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Elementary
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary?
Cambridge Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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?
22.3% of students at Cambridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Elementary is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Cambridge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Elementary?
Cambridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI. 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 a good school?
Cambridge Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 School District?
Besides Cambridge Elementary, Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge High (277 students), Nikolay Middle (203 students), and Koshkonong Trails School (28 students). See the Cambridge School District district page for the complete list.
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