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Cambridge Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

Summary

Cambridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cambridge, Nebraska, serving 130 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Cambridge Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.15%) compared to nearby Arapahoe Elementary (86.96%) and Southwest Elementary-Indianola (86.59%). Academically, Cambridge Elementary's 3rd and 4th-grade students outperform the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high spending per student ($18,172) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.7, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

However, Cambridge Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 85th out of 488 Nebraska elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 270th out of 459 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.89% in 2021-2022 to 48.46% in 2022-2023, indicating potential economic challenges for families. While Cambridge Elementary has demonstrated strengths, the nearby Arapahoe Elementary and Southwest Elementary-Indianola schools have also shown notable academic performance, providing opportunities for the school to learn from its neighbors.

127

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,180

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022-0100

(308) 697-3322

District: Cambridge Public Schools

Students who attend Cambridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cambridge Middle School
High:	Cambridge High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2011 → 41st in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (78% vs 58% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg67%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Cambridge Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	45.3	270 of 459	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.2	132 of 457	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.1	162 of 450	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.6	159 of 459	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.4	114 of 480	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	85 of 488	82.6%	★★★★☆
2014	72.3	94 of 483	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	62.3	167 of 485	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.3	69 of 480	85.6%	★★★★☆
2011	59.4	186 of 473	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.5	232 of 502	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.4	48 of 471	89.8%	★★★★★
2008	64.1	175 of 478	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	83.9	15 of 430	96.5%	★★★★★
2006	88.1	1 of 418	99.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	23.1	322 of 385	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.2	173 of 388	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.7	184 of 391	52.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)16th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics84%+26 vs state

English Language Arts72%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)		NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 697-3322	127	10	12.1	40.9%	124 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		72.1	70.0	83.7	$19,180	$892	$14,546
Southwest Elementary-Indianola	Public	PK, KG-5	719 E St	Indianola	69034	Red Willow County	Southwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 364-2613	172	18	9.4	43.6%	145 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)								(n/a)	61.9	59.3			$20,151	$1,147	$17,171
Arapahoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	610 Walnut	Arapahoe	68922	Furnas County	Arapahoe Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 962-5459	181	12	15.2	42.5%	159 (87.8%)	3 (1.7%)	16 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)		53.2		58.2	$20,216	$1,202	$16,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge Elementary School?

Students at Cambridge Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Cambridge Elementary School.

What district is Cambridge Elementary School in?

Cambridge Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Cambridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cambridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cambridge Middle School
High : Cambridge High School

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