Enrollment
536
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Intermediate School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Intermediate School
Cambridge Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cambridge, Minnesota, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 494 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist spends $11,345 per pupil, 26% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students) and Cambridge Middle School (607 students) alongside Cambridge Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Cambridge Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist, which includes Cambridge Intermediate School.
$11,345
Per student
-26%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 67.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cambridge Intermediate School a good school?
Cambridge Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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-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.
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