- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, WI
Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550309000343
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, WI.
School address
District: Cumberland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550309000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cumberland Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 550309000343 · Cumberland, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.5:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High (285 students)
Cumberland Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cumberland Elementary
334 students
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High
285 students
- Cumberland Mid
Cumberland Middle
256 students
- Island City Vi 49
Island City Virtual Academy
49 students
What this shows Cumberland Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Elementary compares
Cumberland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,822
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Cumberland Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cumberland School District reports $15,822 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Island City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cumberland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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?
39.6% of students at Cumberland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Cumberland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Cumberland Elementary rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, WI. 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 School District?
Besides Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland School District also operates Cumberland High (285 students), Cumberland Middle (256 students), and Island City Virtual Academy (49 students). See the Cumberland School District district page for the complete list.