Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cambridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 103.6 square miles in Cambridge, NY. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 5.4 miles and the furthest edge located 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambridge Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2506 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cambridge Elementary School is ranked #2506 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cambridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cambridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
435 students attend Cambridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cambridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cambridge Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambridge Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Elementary School is part of Cambridge Central School District.
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