- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Citrus Heights, CA
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005757
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for California
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cambridge Heights Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063462005757 · Citrus Heights, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 29:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Cambridge Heights Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 348
Cambridge Heights Elementary
348 students
What this shows Cambridge Heights Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Heights Elementary compares
Cambridge Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Cambridge Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Citrus Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kingswood K-8
Standard public school
546 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Woodside K-8
Standard public school
506 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Lichen K-8
Standard public school
498 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Carriage Drive Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Skycrest Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Heights Elementary
How many students attend Cambridge Heights Elementary?
Cambridge Heights Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Heights Elementary is 29:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Heights Elementary?
34.8% of students at Cambridge Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Heights Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Heights Elementary?
Cambridge Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Citrus Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Cambridge Heights Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.