Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cambridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Cambridge, NE, covering approximately 254.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cambridge Elementary School's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cambridge Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Cambridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cambridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arapahoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
127 students attend Cambridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cambridge Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cambridge Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Elementary School is part of Cambridge School District.
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