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What's one thing CAMBRIDGE ELEM. gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
501
Elementary
DISTRICT 379 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELTON 124·NCES 290462000051
CAMBRIDGE ELEM.
109 W CAMBRIDGE, BELTON, MO 64012 · (816) 348-1008 · Cass County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL501 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
310 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 102 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 100 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 89 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 104 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (104).
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within BELTON 124. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
24.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -8.9pp since 2021
Math
29.0%
MO avg 43.8% . -8.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 24 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 9 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.8% | 18.6% | 38.3% | 37.2% |
| Math | 11.0% | 18.0% | 25.5% | 45.3% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24.4% | 29.0% |
| 2023-24 | 28.0% | 25.4% |
| 2022-23 | 30.8% | 30.8% |
| 2021-22 | 33.3% | 37.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
26.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 26% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CAMBRIDGE ELEM.
CAMBRIDGE ELEM.'s state test result (26.2% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE ELEM. this school | 501 | 61.9% | 26.2% |
| INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 365 | 60.3% | 30.9% |
| PARKVIEW ELEM. SEDALIA | 447 | 66.0% | 49.6% |
| LINDEN WEST ELEMENTARY GLADSTONE | 501 | 62.7% | 42.6% |
| SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL MARSHALL | 455 | 66.2% | N/A |
| MAIN STREET ELEM. TROY | 423 | 56.3% | 33.8% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CAMBRIDGE ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Cass County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 26.2% | #803 of 1,002 | #20 of 20 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.0% | #765 of 1,019 ▲ 40 | #19 of 20 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 24.4% | #870 of 1,018 ▼ 41 | #20 of 20 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -8.5pp | #102 of 943 | #5 of 20 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 501 | #159 of 1,294 | #1 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #893 of 950 | #19 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.3% | #180 of 953 | #1 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.9% | #417 of 1,165 | #2 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +42.7% | #17 of 251 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
501
+178 (+55%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 629
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 501 | 31.1 | 16.1:1 | 62% (310) |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 27 | 16.3:1 | 65% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 423 | 28.1 | 15.1:1 | 56% (236) |
| 2020-21 | 323 | 19 | 17.0:1 | 43% (140) |
| 2017-18 | 351 | 24 | 14.6:1 | 61% (213) |
| 2015-16 | 318 | 23 | 13.8:1 | 58% (185) |
| 2010-11 | 339 | 24 | 14.1:1 | 52% (175) |
| 2000-01 | 490 | 30 | 16.3:1 | 42% (204) |
| 1990-91 | 629 | 31 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CAMBRIDGE ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students up 43% (351 to 501); teachers up 30% (24 to 31.1).
About CAMBRIDGE ELEM.
CAMBRIDGE ELEM. is classified as an elementary school. It is located in BELTON, Missouri. Students in kindergarten through 4 attend the school, which enrolls 501 students. The average among elementary schools in Missouri is roughly 315 students; this school is 59% above that.
The district, BELTON 124, operates 8 schools serving 4,230 students.
White students make up a majority at CAMBRIDGE ELEM., at 58%. Smaller groups are 18% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 10% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Cass County is roughly 85% White. CAMBRIDGE ELEM.'s diversity index is 60%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 31.1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.1:1. This ratio sits 3.7 above the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Roughly 62% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Cass County, the average eligibility rate is 35%.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, CAMBRIDGE ELEM. is 10.5 points below its prediction. Actual: 26.2%. Predicted: 36.7%.
Cass County census figures show that the median household income is $87,535, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 44 public schools in Cass County, enrolling about 17,093 students in all.
The next-closest public school is BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, about 0.5 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. In a group of 8 nearby schools with scores, CAMBRIDGE ELEM. ranks 8th on average proficiency.
Federal data place CAMBRIDGE ELEM. in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 323 students at CAMBRIDGE ELEM.; in 2024-25, 501. The grades served may not have been the same in both years.
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Cass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
110,773
Census ACS
Median income
$87,535
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
17,093 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BELTON 124
- BELTON HIGHHigh · 1,258 students
- BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 641 students
- Wilckens STEAM Acad @HillcrestElementary · 486 students
- MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.Middle · 435 students
- KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM.Elementary · 355 students
- GLADDEN ELEM.Elementary · 326 students
Other schools in BELTON
- BELTON HIGHHigh · 1,258 students
- BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 641 students
- Wilckens STEAM Acad @HillcrestElementary · 486 students
- MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.Middle · 435 students
- KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM.Elementary · 355 students
- GLADDEN ELEM.Elementary · 326 students
Other CAMBRIDGE Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 9 states are named CAMBRIDGE Elementary. CAMBRIDGE ELEM. is the 3rd largest of the 11.
- Cambridge Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 806 students
- Cambridge ElementaryVacaville, CA · 738 students
- Cambridge ElementaryConcord, CA · 469 students
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCAMBRIDGE, NY · 435 students
- Cambridge Elementary SchoolKENDALL PARK, NJ · 416 students
Nearby schools
- BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.5 mi · 641
- Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest1.1 mi · 486
- MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.1.1 mi · 435
- GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR.1.1 mi · 228
- BELTON HIGH1.3 mi · 1,258
- GLADDEN ELEM.1.6 mi · 326
Frequently asked questions
About CAMBRIDGE ELEM.What is the total enrollment at CAMBRIDGE ELEM.?
CAMBRIDGE ELEM. enrolls approximately 501 students in grades KG-04.
What age range does CAMBRIDGE ELEM. serve?
CAMBRIDGE ELEM. serves students from grade KG through grade 04.
How many students per teacher at CAMBRIDGE ELEM.?
Approximately 16.1:1 students per teacher at CAMBRIDGE ELEM..
What is the student diversity at CAMBRIDGE ELEM.?
Student demographics at CAMBRIDGE ELEM. are roughly 58% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is CAMBRIDGE ELEM. in?
CAMBRIDGE ELEM. is part of BELTON 124.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.