CAMBRIDGE COMM GRADE SCHOOL

Cambridge Comm Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cambridge CUSD 227 school district, located in Cambridge, IL with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Cambridge Comm Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cambridge Community Grade School, located at 312 S. West St. in Cambridge, Illinois, serves as the primary elementary educational hub for the local community. As a vital component of the Cambridge Community Unit School District 227, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes foundational academic development, character building, and social growth, aiming to prepare children for the transition to middle and high school within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Cambridge, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Henry County area. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, Cambridge Community Grade School strives to cultivate a sense of pride and academic curiosity in its students. The facility acts not only as a place for core curriculum instruction but also as a center for community engagement, helping to anchor the educational experience for families residing in the region.

For more information, contact Cambridge Comm Grade School at (309) 937-2028 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

312 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238-1430
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CAMBRIDGE COMM GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cambridge, IL with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cambridge CUSD 227
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAMBRIDGE COMM GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.