Average
#1451 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cambridge Elem.
Elementary School · BELTON 124
109 W CAMBRIDGE, Belton, MO 64012
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,451 of 2,221
In Belton
#6 of 8
public schools
In district
#6 of 8
BELTON 124
Academic growth
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Cambridge Elem.
Elementary School in Belton · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cambridge Elem.
Cambridge Elem. is a public elementary school in Belton, MO, part of BELTON 124. Cambridge Elem. serves approximately 439 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Cambridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,451 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Cambridge Elem. show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cambridge Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Cambridge Elem. — Students at Cambridge Elem. score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Cambridge Elem. Compares
See how Cambridge Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
109 W CAMBRIDGE, Belton, MO 64012
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cambridge Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Grandview), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Belton, see our Belton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Belton | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Belton | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR. Belton | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM. Belton | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| BELTON HIGH Belton | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| GLADDEN ELEM. Belton | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.9 mi | 8.4 |
| KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. Belton | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
| BELVIDERE ELEM. Grandview | 3.6 mi | 5.5 |
| STONEGATE ELEM. Raymore | 3.0 mi | 4.4 |
| EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY Raymore | 3.0 mi | 4.3 |
| CREEKMOOR ELEM. Raymore | 3.6 mi | 4.7 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Raymore | 3.8 mi | — |
| BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY Raymore | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview | 5.0 mi | 5.6 |
| RAYMORE ELEM. Raymore | 4.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MEADOWMERE ELEM. Grandview | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| CONN-WEST ELEM. Grandview | 6.1 mi | 3.9 |
| HIGH GROVE Early Childhood Grandview | 6.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,782
Median Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Population
28,980
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
39.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon, MO | 5.6 |
| BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berkeley, MO | 5.6 |
| BLOOMSDALE ELEM. Bloomsdale, MO | 5.6 |
| BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 5.6 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview, MO | 5.6 |
| CABOOL ELEM. Cabool, MO | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cambridge Elem.
What grades does Cambridge Elem. serve?
Cambridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Cambridge Elem.?
Cambridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elem. is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Elem. rank in MO?
Cambridge Elem. ranks #1,451 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cambridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cambridge Elem. a charter school?
No, Cambridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Elem.?
65.1% of students at Cambridge Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (816) 348-1008
Resources & Links
District
BELTON 124- District Enrollment
- 4,205
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,569
- District Rank
- #6 of 8
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