CAMBRIDGE LAKES CHARTER SCHOOL

Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a public charter school that is part of the CUSD 300 school district, located in Pingree Grove, IL with about 828 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Cambridge Lakes Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 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.

For more information, contact Cambridge Lakes Charter School at (847) 464-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Wester Blvd
Pingree Grove, IL 60140-2050
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CAMBRIDGE LAKES CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Pingree Grove, IL with about 828 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
CUSD 300
Total Students:
828
Teachers:
54.26
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 828 students

White
41.8%
Hispanic/Latino
28.5%
Asian
16.4%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black or African American
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.