- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cambridge, NE
Cambridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310001502316
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE.
School address
District: Cambridge Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001502316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cambridge Middle School held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.7 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 310001502316 · Cambridge, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 14.8:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Elementary School (127 students)
Cambridge Middle School held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.7 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary School
127 students
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High School
81 students
- This school
Cambridge Middle School
74 students
What this shows Cambridge Middle School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Middle School compares
Cambridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Cambridge Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cambridge Public Schools reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Middle School
How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has 74 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cambridge, NE. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Middle School?
36.1% of students at Cambridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Cambridge, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cambridge Public Schools?
Besides Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge Public Schools also operates Cambridge Elementary School (127 students) and Cambridge High School (81 students). See the Cambridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.