- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cambridge, OH
Cambridge Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436904198
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Primary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 433
- students enrolled
Cambridge Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cambridge, OH.
School address
District: Cambridge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436904198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Cambridge Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390436904198 · Cambridge, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 18:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge High School (472 students)
Cambridge Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High School
472 students
- This school
Cambridge Primary School
433 students
- Cambridge Inte
Cambridge Intermediate School
412 students
- Cambridge Midd
Cambridge Middle School
399 students
- Cambridge City 81
Cambridge City Preschool
81 students
What this shows Cambridge Primary School reports 433 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$13,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Cambridge Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge City reports $13,745 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 High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Primary School
How many students attend Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cambridge, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Primary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Cambridge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 elementary schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Cambridge City?
Besides Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge City also operates Cambridge High School (472 students), Cambridge Intermediate School (412 students), and Cambridge Middle School (399 students). See the Cambridge City district page for the complete list.