- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MA
Cambridgeport
Federal NCES profile for Cambridgeport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250327000020
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridgeport earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 263
- students enrolled
Cambridgeport has class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridgeport ranks #2 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Cambridgeport grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 250327000020 · Cambridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students)
Cambridgeport grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Cambridgeport in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Rind
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- Amigos School 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- Graham and Par 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- This school 263
Cambridgeport
263 students
What this shows Cambridgeport reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridgeport compares
Cambridgeport is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$39,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Cambridgeport is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridgeport Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amigos School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham and Parks | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridgeport's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Standard public school
890 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Amigos School
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
King Open
Alternative education program
391 students 10:1 students per teacher
Graham and Parks
Alternative education program
367 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Maria L. Baldwin
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridgeport
How many students attend Cambridgeport?
Cambridgeport has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridgeport?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridgeport is 10.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 36% lower 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 Cambridgeport?
The largest demographic group at Cambridgeport is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridgeport?
Cambridgeport has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Cambridgeport rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridgeport ranks #2 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA. 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?
Besides Cambridgeport, Cambridge also operates Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students), Amigos School (413 students), and King Open (391 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.