Enrollment
139
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Isanti, MN
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge-Isanti Steam School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270741003651
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-Isanti Steam School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge-Isanti Steam School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School is a mid-sized elementary school in Isanti, Minnesota, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 139 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% 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-Isanti Steam 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-Isanti Steam School compares
Cambridge-Isanti Steam 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 87.1%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Cambridge-Isanti Steam 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-Isanti Steam 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-Isanti Steam 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge-Isanti Steam 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge-Isanti Steam School
How many students attend Cambridge-Isanti Steam School?
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School has 139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Isanti, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School?
22.4% of students at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge-Isanti Steam School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge-Isanti Steam School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge-Isanti Steam School?
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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-Isanti Steam School rank among elementary schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-Isanti Steam School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Isanti on the city page.
Is Cambridge-Isanti Steam School a good school?
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. 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-Isanti Steam School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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