District Overview
Located at 300 S West St in Cambridge, Illinois, Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a distant rural setting within the greater Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metropolitan region. Operating as a non-charter independent district, it manages two operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. This comprehensive PK–12 structure allows local families to experience a cohesive learning environment, guiding children through their early childhood development, middle years, and high school graduation within a close-knit community atmosphere.

With a total enrollment of 459 students—comprising 236 female and 223 male learners—the district maintains manageable class sizes that foster strong interpersonal connections between educators and youth. Supporting this student body is a substantial professional team that includes approximately 78 full-time equivalent teachers, seven dedicated instructional aides, and an extensive support staff, bringing the total district workforce to over 385 full-time equivalent positions. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, Cambridge CUSD 227 represents a well-staffed, community-centered public district committed to delivering balanced educational services across all grade levels.
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Total Schools
459
Total Students
78.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge CUSD 227
Demographic Student Count
White442
Hispanic5
Black4
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • White
    442 (96.3%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cambridge CUSD 227
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:459*
Teachers (FTE):78.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Cambridge CUSD 227
Found 2 Schools