- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MN
Cambridge Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270741003638
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cambridge Primary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270741003638 · Cambridge, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.1:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Cambridge Primary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Primary 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
- This school 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- Isanti Interme 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Cambridge Primary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Primary School compares
Cambridge Primary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Cambridge Primary 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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isanti Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Primary 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Primary School
How many students attend Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Primary School?
32.9% of students at Cambridge Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Primary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Cambridge Primary 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.