Cambridge Elementary School

1001 Townsend Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 772 students in grades 1-5, Cambridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cambridge Elementary School's student population of 772 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
772 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Cambridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1364 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cambridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cambridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cambridge Elementary School is ranked #1364 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cambridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cambridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
772 students attend Cambridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cambridge Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cambridge Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Elementary School is part of Alamo Heights Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridge Elementary School located?
Cambridge Elementary School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Uptown.

School Reviews

2   9/26/2007
Some of the best teachers are still teaching, but many are gone now. The new teachers are not the same high level experienced professionals this school was notorious for. Our 6th grader's TAKS scores dropped 200 points, but she still had "A"s and "B"s for the year...very disappointing. The community committment to this school is amazing, compared to the horrible administration. The music programs are phenomenal, and with the new renovations the athletic programs should improve. But with the weak, untalented, anti social management of this school, the atmosphere is strange and strained.
- Posted by Parent - burks

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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