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Enrollment
806
Elementary
DISTRICT 686 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD·NCES 480759000047
Cambridge Elementary School
1001 TOWNSEND AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209 · (210) 822-3611 · Bexar County
GRADES 01–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL806 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
225 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 65%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 147 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 165 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 160 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 171 | 21% |
| Grade 5 | 163 | 20% |
This year's 1st grade class (147) is 10% smaller than its 5th grade class (163).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · 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 ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
71.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +42.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
58.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +38.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 71 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 58 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 42 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 38 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 40.0% | 31.0% | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Mathematics | 29.0% | 29.0% | 24.0% | 18.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71.0% | 58.0% |
| 2024-25 | 70.0% | 60.0% |
| 2023-24 | 68.0% | 60.0% |
| 2022-23 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| 2021-22 | 33.0% | 30.0% |
| 2020-21 | 29.0% | 20.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. 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
61.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 61% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 62% typical for Texas 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 Texas'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 Elementary School
Cambridge Elementary School's state test result (61.0% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary School this school | 806 | 27.9% | 61.0% |
| Laura B Negley Elementary School KYLE | 845 | 28.9% | 55.9% |
| Mh Specht Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 718 | 26.3% | 62.5% |
| Fairmont Elementary School PASADENA | 776 | 34.5% | 61.8% |
| Oak Creek Elementary School NEW BRAUNFELS | 855 | 34.6% | 61.0% |
| Liberty Hill Elementary School LIBERTY HILL | 736 | 29.8% | 53.9% |
Matched among Texas 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 Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bexar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 61.0% | #715 of 4,401 | #35 of 313 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #1,037 of 4,466 ▼ 180 | #45 of 317 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #647 of 4,466 ▲ 75 | #29 of 317 ▲ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +39.5pp | #31 of 3,998 | #4 of 282 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 806 | #426 of 4,938 | #23 of 346 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #955 of 4,622 | #82 of 314 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.1% | #1,598 of 4,628 | #60 of 314 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.9% | #4,272 of 4,789 | #299 of 327 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.9% | #2,702 of 2,838 | #184 of 192 |
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
806
-8 (-1%) vs 2020
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 817
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 12.9:1
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 | 806 | 61 | 13.2:1 | 28% (225) |
| 2023-24 | 773 | 65.1 | 11.9:1 | 28% (213) |
| 2022-23 | 772 | 63.4 | 12.2:1 | 24% (182) |
| 2020-21 | 814 | 63 | 12.9:1 | 19% (158) |
| 2017-18 | 822 | 64.5 | 12.7:1 | 23% (193) |
| 2015-16 | 796 | 62 | 12.8:1 | 24% (195) |
| 2010-11 | 840 | 62 | 13.6:1 | 22% (185) |
| 2000-01 | 815 | 59 | 13.8:1 | 22% (182) |
| 1990-91 | 817 | 49 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cambridge Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (822 to 806); teachers down 6% (64.5 to 61).
About Cambridge Elementary School
Cambridge Elementary School is a public elementary school run by ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Its grade span covers grades 1 through 5, with 806 students on the rolls. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD has 5 schools; together they serve 4,749 students.
The biggest share of students at Cambridge Elementary School, 47%, is Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 44% White, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Bexar County's population at about 60%. The diversity index for Cambridge Elementary School is 58%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 61 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 13.2:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Bexar County, the average eligibility rate is 63%.
Schools in Texas with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 61.8%. Cambridge Elementary School scores 61.0%.
In the surrounding county, Bexar County, median household income comes to about $72,341, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 638 public schools and about 368,487 students.
Alamo Heights High School sits about 0.8 miles from Cambridge Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. On state test proficiency, Cambridge Elementary School ranks 4th in a group of 5 nearby schools.
Federal data place Cambridge Elementary School 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.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 814 to 806.
The discussion board for Cambridge Elementary School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bexar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,067,341
Census ACS
Median income
$72,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
638
368,487 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
- Alamo Heights High SchoolHigh · 1,569 students
- Alamo Heights Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,123 students
- Woodridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 833 students
- Howard Elementary SchoolElementary · 418 students
- Bexar Co J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Other schools in SAN ANTONIO
- Reagan High SchoolHigh · 3,403 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 3,362 students
- Johnson High SchoolHigh · 3,196 students
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
Other Cambridge Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 9 states are named Cambridge Elementary. Cambridge Elementary School is the largest of the 11.
- Cambridge ElementaryVacaville, CA · 738 students
- CAMBRIDGE ELEM.BELTON, MO · 501 students
- Cambridge ElementaryConcord, CA · 469 students
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCAMBRIDGE, NY · 435 students
- Cambridge Elementary SchoolKENDALL PARK, NJ · 416 students
Nearby schools
- Alamo Heights High School0.8 mi · 1,569
- Lamar Elementary School1.4 mi · 315
- Alamo Heights Junior High School1.5 mi · 1,123
- Northeast El Campus1.5 mi · 68
- Northeast Campus1.5 mi · 73
- Howard Elementary School1.6 mi · 418
Frequently asked questions
About Cambridge Elementary SchoolHow large is Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School enrolls approximately 806 students in grades 01-05.
What age range does Cambridge Elementary School serve?
Cambridge Elementary School serves students from grade 01 through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (61 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cambridge Elementary School?
At Cambridge Elementary School, the student body is approximately 44% White, 47% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Cambridge Elementary School public or private?
Cambridge Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.