Enrollment
501
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burkesville, KY
Cumberland County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210141000286
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burkesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, KY.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210141000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland County Elementary School
Cumberland County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burkesville, Kentucky, enrolling 501 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1002 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 32.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cumberland County also operates Cumberland County High School (290 students) and Cumberland County Middle School (220 students) alongside Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County Elementary School compares
Cumberland County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,556
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 86.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Cumberland County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County, which includes Cumberland County Elementary School.
$14,556
Per student
+10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 47.0%
Federal 32.7%
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 County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County Elementary School
How many students attend Cumberland County Elementary School?
Cumberland County Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burkesville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland County Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Cumberland County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland County Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Burkesville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland County Elementary School?
Cumberland County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 County Elementary School rank among public schools in Burkesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burkesville on the city page.
Is Cumberland County Elementary School a good school?
Cumberland County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 County?
Besides Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland County also operates Cumberland County High School (290 students) and Cumberland County Middle School (220 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.
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