Cambridge Elementary School

802 W Water St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
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Top 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cambridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Cambridge Elementary's attendance zone serves the entire Cambridge, WI school district, covering approximately 65.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cambridge Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn from the past, Achieve in the present and Envision the future.

School Rankings

Cambridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#685 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cambridge Elementary School is ranked #685 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
399 students attend Cambridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cambridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambridge Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambridge Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Elementary School is part of Cambridge School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Cambridge Elementary's attendance zone serves the entire Cambridge, WI school district, covering approximately 65.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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