Enrollment
387
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173909004855
Cumberland Elem School — Toledo, IL
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cumberland Cusd 77 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cumberland Elem School reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cumberland Cusd 77 spends $13,414 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,414
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 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
Enrollment 387 Top 53% in Illinois — larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173909004855
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Cusd 77, which includes Cumberland Elem School.
$13,414
Per student
-33%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 59.6%
Federal 10.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elem School
How many students attend Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School has 387 students enrolled. It is a other school in Toledo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elem School is White at 95.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.