Overview
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Pingree Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 642 students. It is part of the CUSD 300 district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictCUSD 300
County17089
CityPingree Grove
ZIP60140
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170855005954
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment642
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.9%
Black / African American13.6%
Asian7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races6.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %15%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)