- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, KY
Cumberland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210254000091
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 428
- students enrolled
Cumberland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cumberland Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210254000091 · Cumberland, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.4:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan County High School (945 students)
Cumberland Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan County
Harlan County High School
945 students
- This school
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- Wallins Elemen 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- Evarts Element 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- James a. Cawoo 277
James a. Cawood Elementary
277 students
What this shows Cumberland Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Elementary School compares
Cumberland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$14,873
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Cumberland Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evarts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Cawood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary School
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% lower 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 School?
81.7% of students at Cumberland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Cumberland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harlan County?
Besides Cumberland Elementary School, Harlan County also operates Harlan County High School (945 students), Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students), and Wallins Elementary School (352 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.