Enrollment
467
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winthrop, MA
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251317001841
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 467
- students enrolled
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winthrop, MA.
School address
District: Winthrop · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251317001841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winthrop, Massachusetts, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Winthrop also operates Winthrop High School (568 students) and William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary (487 students) alongside Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School compares
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winthrop, which includes Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School.
$19,104
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 29.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
How many students attend Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winthrop, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Winthrop, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winthrop, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winthrop on the city page.
Is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School a good school?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winthrop?
Besides Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, Winthrop also operates Winthrop High School (568 students), William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary (487 students), and Winthrop Middle School (439 students). See the Winthrop district page for the complete list.
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