Cambridge Park Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cambridge Park Elementary School's student population of 266 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cambridge Park Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
55%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cambridge Park Elementary School?
266 students attend Cambridge Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cambridge Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Park Elementary School?
Cambridge Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cambridge Park Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge Park Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Park Elementary School is part of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridge Park Elementary School located?
Cambridge Park Elementary School is located in the Strathmore neighborhood of Matawan, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Strathmore.
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