Cambridge Primary School

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Cambridge Primary School, located at 310 N Elm St in Cambridge, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cambridge-Isanti School District. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically focusing on grades K–2. Its mission is centered on building a strong educational baseline, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills, and promoting the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success.

The school is known for its community-oriented approach, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of young children, Cambridge Primary aims to create an engaging and safe atmosphere where students can develop a love for learning. Through its structured academic programs and focus on character development, the school serves as a key pillar in the Cambridge community, preparing its youngest learners for their transition to higher elementary education.

498

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	43
American Indian	4

White
411 (82.5%)
Two or More
43 (8.6%)
Hispanic
20 (4.0%)
Asian
15 (3.0%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist
Phone:	(763)691-6500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 179

Grade 2 174