Cambridge Primary School

310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cambridge Primary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cambridge Primary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cambridge Primary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cambridge Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cambridge Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota 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 Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Cambridge Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cambridge Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cambridge Primary School often compared to?
Cambridge Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Braham Elementary School, Isanti Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cambridge Primary School?
477 students attend Cambridge Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cambridge Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge Primary School offer ?
Cambridge Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cambridge Primary School part of?
Cambridge Primary School is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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