- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tyler, TX
Cumberland H S
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480003413330Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
District: Cumberland Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480003413330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cumberland H S shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 480003413330 · Tyler, TX High · MID · CHARTER
503 enr · 9.9:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students)
Cumberland H S shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cumberland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cumberland H S
503 students
- Cumberland Aca
Cumberland Academy Lower El
459 students
- Cumberland Aca
Cumberland Academy Upper El
392 students
- Cumberland Aca
Cumberland Academy Middle
361 students
- The Leadership
The Leadership Academy
332 students
What this shows Cumberland H S reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland H S compares
Cumberland H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$9,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Cumberland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Cumberland Academy reports $9,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Academy Lower El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Upper El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Leadership Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland H S
How many students attend Cumberland H S?
Cumberland H S has 503 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland H S is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 H S?
33.4% of students at Cumberland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland H S?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland H S is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland H S?
Cumberland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland Academy?
Besides Cumberland H S, Cumberland Academy also operates Cumberland Academy Lower El (459 students), Cumberland Academy Upper El (392 students), and Cumberland Academy Middle (361 students). See the Cumberland Academy district page for the complete list.