- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270741003651 · Isanti, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 19.9:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge-Isanti Steam 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
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 139
Cambridge-Isanti Steam School
139 students
What this shows Cambridge-Isanti Steam School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge-Isanti Steam School compares
Cambridge-Isanti Steam 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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-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
- 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
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 (~139 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.