- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Cumberland Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171212001463
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 279
- students enrolled
Cumberland Elem School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cumberland Elem School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 171212001463 · Des Plaines, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 7.8:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Elem School (658 students)
Cumberland Elem School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Elem Sc
Forest Elem School
658 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
652 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
599 students
- Algonquin Midd
Algonquin Middle School
597 students
- Iroquois Commu
Iroquois Community School
411 students
- This school
Cumberland Elem School
279 students
What this shows Cumberland Elem School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Elem School compares
Cumberland Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$25,359
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Asian 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Cumberland Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ccsd 62 reports $25,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 15:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elem School
How many students attend Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School is 7.8:1, which is 44% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elem School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 62?
Besides Cumberland Elem School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), Chippewa Middle School (652 students), and North Elementary School (599 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.