Enrollment
387
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, IL
Cumberland Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173909004855
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Cumberland Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Toledo, IL.
School address
District: Cumberland Cusd 77 · Illinois
NCES ID 173909004855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Elem School
Cumberland Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Toledo, Illinois, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cumberland Cusd 77 spends $11,986 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cumberland Cusd 77 also operates Cumberland High School (303 students) and Cumberland Middle School (282 students) alongside Cumberland Elem 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 Elem School compares
Cumberland Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$11,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 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
- 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 95.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Cumberland Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Cusd 77, which includes Cumberland Elem School.
$11,986
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Cumberland Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Toledo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elem School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Toledo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elem School rank among public schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Toledo, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Cumberland Elem School a good school?
Cumberland Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Cusd 77?
Besides Cumberland Elem School, Cumberland Cusd 77 also operates Cumberland High School (303 students) and Cumberland Middle School (282 students). See the Cumberland Cusd 77 district page for the complete list.
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