- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitefish Bay, WI
Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551662002166
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whitefish Bay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, WI.
School address
District: Whitefish Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551662002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Cumberland Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 551662002166 · Whitefish Bay, WI Other · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 16.9:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitefish Bay High (945 students)
Cumberland Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.7 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
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay High
945 students
- Richards Eleme
Richards Elementary
680 students
- This school
Cumberland Elementary
624 students
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay Middle
612 students
What this shows Cumberland Elementary reports 624 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Cumberland Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Whitefish Bay School District reports $12,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitefish Bay Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Whitefish Bay
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitefish Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Elementary?
0.0% 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 77.1% of enrollment, in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Whitefish Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay School District?
Besides Cumberland Elementary, Whitefish Bay School District also operates Whitefish Bay High (945 students), Richards Elementary (680 students), and Whitefish Bay Middle (612 students). See the Whitefish Bay School District district page for the complete list.