Cambridge Lakes Charter School

www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net

Charter School 642 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Cambridge Lakes Charter School (CLCS), located in Pingree Grove, Illinois, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as part of the Elgin Area School District U-46, the school is known for its focus on a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school emphasizes character development, social-emotional learning, and the integration of technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is a central fixture of the Cambridge Lakes community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. With a commitment to maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, CLCS aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, the school provides various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment opportunities, all designed to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

642

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	223
Black	44
Asian	78
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	2

White
248 (38.7%)
Hispanic
223 (34.8%)
Asian
78 (12.2%)
Two or More
46 (7.2%)
Black
44 (6.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(847)464-4300
Website:	http://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 72

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 13