- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, VA
Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510108000383
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA.
School address
District: Cumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510108000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Cumberland Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510108000383 · Cumberland, VA Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High (374 students)
Cumberland Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cumberland Elementary
530 students
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High
374 students
- Cumberland Mid
Cumberland Middle
374 students
What this shows Cumberland Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Elementary compares
Cumberland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 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.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 32.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Cumberland Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Public Schools reports $17,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Middle | Smaller | Similar 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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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?
99.4% of students at Cumberland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elementary is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Cumberland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
How does Cumberland Elementary rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Public Schools?
Besides Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland County Public Schools also operates Cumberland High (374 students) and Cumberland Middle (374 students). See the Cumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.