- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846006459
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846006459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cumberland Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063846006459 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 20.2:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Cumberland Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- This school
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
465 students
What this shows Cumberland Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Elementary compares
Cumberland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
Asian 41.5%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Cumberland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 20.7:1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Elementary?
12.8% of students at Cumberland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elementary is Asian at 41.5% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Cumberland Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Ellis Elementary (768 students), and Columbia Middle (697 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.