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Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5

625A OLD NORTH MAIN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
15
Students
Total enrolled
$14,231
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 42% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 15 students in grades KG–05 in CAMBRIDGE, Minnesota.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,231 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5 is a small elementary in CAMBRIDGE, Minnesota, serving grades KG–05 with 15 students. The district invests $14,231 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5

15
Total Students
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution10 male · 5 female
67%
33%
Male 67%Female 33%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 7 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270741005502

Academic Outcomes at Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55008

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,231Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,231
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,262
Student Support$2,704
Administration$1,708
Operations$2,135
Other$1,423
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,231 spent per student, an estimated $6,304 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
20%
State government
67.5%
Local (property tax)
20.5%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CAMBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLCAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOLISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOLISANTI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
Middle
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOLRiverside Academy MLP
↓
High School
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOLCambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-12Riverside Academy ISRiverside Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyIsanti County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (763)689-6218
NCES ID: 270741005502
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CAMBRIDGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
High
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL
1,605 students · 09–12
● 47 opp36% FRL
Mid
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
605 students · 06–08
● 47 opp37% FRL
Mid
ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL
526 students · 06–08
● 49 opp37% FRL
Elem
CAMBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
503 students · 03–05
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
477 students · PK–02
● 47 opp41% FRL
Elem
ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL
438 students · PK–02
● 49 opp40% FRL
Elem
ISANTI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
404 students · 03–05
● 49 opp43% FRL
Elem
Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School
152 students · KG–05
● 49 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
625A OLD NORTH MAIN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.