Big Timber Elementary School vs Cambridge Lakes Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Timber Elementary School
Hampshire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
| Measure | Big Timber Elementary School Hampshire, Illinois | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #115 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #5230 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 451 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Hampshire | Pingree Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 33.7%).
- •Big Timber Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 451.
- •Big Timber Elementary School is a public school while Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Timber Elementary School better than Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Timber Elementary School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hampshire and Pingree Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Timber Elementary School: 451. Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Timber Elementary School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School rank in Illinois?
Big Timber Elementary School is 115th of 2,303 and Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).