- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001103553
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001103553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-184 students YoY
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-45.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-184 students YoY 370001103553 · Fayetteville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 5.4:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-45.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 168
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
168 students
What this shows Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School compares
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 66% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 92% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stoney Point Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Howard L Hall Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Vanstory Hills Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Morganton Road Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
College Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
How many students attend Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 184.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is 5.4:1, which is 66% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
5.4% of students at Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.