Cambridge Comm Grade School

(309)937-2028

cambridge.il.schoolwebpages.com

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

234

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge Comm Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
224 (95.7 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

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 CUSD 227
Phone:	(309)937-2028
Website:	http://cambridge.il.schoolwebpages.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33