- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cambridge, MN
Cambridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270741003657
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Intermediate School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Intermediate School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Cambridge Intermediate School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 270741003657 · Cambridge, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 16.8:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Cambridge Intermediate School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- This school 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- Isanti Interme 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Cambridge Intermediate School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Intermediate School compares
Cambridge Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Cambridge Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isanti Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Cambridge Intermediate School?
Cambridge Intermediate School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Intermediate School?
29.0% of students at Cambridge Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Intermediate School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Intermediate School?
Cambridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Intermediate School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Cambridge, MN. 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.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Primary School (498 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.