At a glance
Reported students
242
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
121
Cambridge Academy East: 242 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 112
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Cambridge Academy East
Cambridge Academy East is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Mesa. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888). NCES reports 242 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cambridge Academy East
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.9%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Cambridge Academy East
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 491 | 0.9 mi |
| Zaharis Elementary Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 721 | 1.2 mi |
| Sousa Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 344 | 2.3 mi |
| Stevenson Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 725 | 2.4 mi |
| Falcon Hill Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 544 | 2.7 mi |
| Patterson Elementary Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 733 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Academy East
What grades does Cambridge Academy East serve?
Cambridge Academy East reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888).
How many students attend Cambridge Academy East?
Cambridge Academy East reported 242 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 112 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cambridge Academy East?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 242 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cambridge Academy East a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cambridge Academy East is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Cambridge Academy East in?
Cambridge Academy East is part of Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cambridge Academy East?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taft Elementary School (0.9 mi), Zaharis Elementary (1.2 mi), Sousa Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.