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Cambridge Elementary School vs. Arapahoe Elementary School

Should you attend Cambridge Elementary School or Arapahoe Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cambridge Elementary School
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Arapahoe Elementary School
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cambridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Arapahoe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 132 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arapahoe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
132 students
174 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arapahoe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cambridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arapahoe Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arapahoe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arapahoe School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#127 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
#635 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cambridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arapahoe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in NE)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arapahoe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arapahoe School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arapahoe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arapahoe School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cambridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arapahoe Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
36
Kindergarten Students
23
20
Grade 1 Students
16
26
Grade 2 Students
22
18
Grade 3 Students
19
16
Grade 4 Students
15
15
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cambridge School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arapahoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arapahoe School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arapahoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arapahoe School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arapahoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arapahoe School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arapahoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arapahoe School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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