Enrollment
392
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tyler, TX
Cumberland Academy Upper El
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Academy Upper El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480003412826Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Academy Upper El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Academy Upper El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy Upper El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
District: Cumberland Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480003412826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Academy Upper El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Academy Upper El
Cumberland Academy Upper El is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 392 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 951 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #909, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cumberland Academy spends $8,437 per pupil, 38% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cumberland Academy also operates Cumberland H S (503 students) and Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students) alongside Cumberland Academy Upper El.
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 Cumberland Academy Upper El compares
Cumberland Academy Upper El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Cumberland Academy Upper El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Academy, which includes Cumberland Academy Upper El.
$8,437
Per student
-38%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 83.9%
Federal 11.9%
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 Cumberland Academy Upper El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Lower El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Leadership Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Academy Upper El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Academy Upper El
How many students attend Cumberland Academy Upper El?
Cumberland Academy Upper El has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tyler, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Upper El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy Upper El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Upper El?
45.2% of students at Cumberland Academy Upper El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Academy Upper El?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Academy Upper El is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Academy Upper El?
Cumberland Academy Upper El 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 Cumberland Academy Upper El rank among elementary schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy Upper El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tyler on the city page.
Is Cumberland Academy Upper El a good school?
Cumberland Academy Upper El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas 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 Cumberland Academy?
Besides Cumberland Academy Upper El, Cumberland Academy also operates Cumberland H S (503 students), Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students), and Cumberland Academy Middle (361 students). See the Cumberland Academy district page for the complete list.
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