Enrollment
412
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cambridge, OH
Cambridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436904199
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 412
- students enrolled
Cambridge Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cambridge, OH.
School address
District: Cambridge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436904199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge Intermediate School
Cambridge Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cambridge, Ohio, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cambridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cambridge Primary School (433 students): Cambridge Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 18:1).
Cambridge City also operates Cambridge High School (472 students) and Cambridge Primary School (433 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$13,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 91.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Cambridge Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge City, which includes Cambridge Intermediate School.
$13,727
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 22.6%
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 High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge City Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Cambridge
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Cambridge Intermediate School?
Cambridge Intermediate School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cambridge, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Intermediate School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Intermediate School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Intermediate School?
Cambridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 elementary schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cambridge, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cambridge on the city page.
Is Cambridge Intermediate School a good school?
Cambridge Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 City?
Besides Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge City also operates Cambridge High School (472 students), Cambridge Primary School (433 students), and Cambridge Middle School (399 students). See the Cambridge City district page for the complete list.
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