Cambridgeport

cambridgeport.cpsd.us/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cambridgeport School, located at 89 Elm Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from junior kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its progressive approach to education, the school emphasizes a child-centered curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The community is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become curious, empathetic, and active participants in their own learning process.

At the heart of the Cambridgeport philosophy is a focus on project-based learning and the "habits of mind" that help students develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between teachers, families, and the wider community, which helps create a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners. By integrating arts, humanities, and sciences into daily instruction, Cambridgeport aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for both middle school and beyond.

255

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridgeport
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	17
Black	42
Asian	28
Two or More	34

White
131 (52.0 %)
Black
42 (16.7 %)
Two or More
34 (13.5 %)
Asian
28 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.7 %)

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
Phone:	(617)349-6587
Website:	http://cambridgeport.cpsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 31

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 47