- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cambridge Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550210000254 · Cambridge, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge High (277 students)
Cambridge Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge Elementary
399 students
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High
277 students
- Nikolay Middle
Nikolay Middle
203 students
- Koshkonong Tra 28
Koshkonong Trails School
28 students
What this shows Cambridge Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Elementary compares
Cambridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Cambridge School District reports $15,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~399 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.