- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plattsburgh, NY
Cumberland Head Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Head Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360429000186
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Head Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Head Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Head Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY.
School address
District: Beekmantown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360429000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cumberland Head Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360429000186 · Plattsburgh, NY Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 12.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Beekmantown High School (557 students)
Cumberland Head Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Head Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beekmantown Hi
Beekmantown High School
557 students
- This school
Cumberland Head Elementary School
515 students
- Beekmantown El
Beekmantown Elementary School
479 students
- Beekmantown Mi
Beekmantown Middle School
459 students
What this shows Cumberland Head Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Head Elementary School compares
Cumberland Head Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$25,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Cumberland Head Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Beekmantown Central School District reports $25,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Head Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekmantown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beekmantown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beekmantown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Head Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Head Elementary School
How many students attend Cumberland Head Elementary School?
Cumberland Head Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plattsburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Head Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Head Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Head Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Cumberland Head Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Head Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Head Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Head Elementary School?
Cumberland Head Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Head Elementary School rank among schools in Plattsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Head Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plattsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Beekmantown Central School District?
Besides Cumberland Head Elementary School, Beekmantown Central School District also operates Beekmantown High School (557 students), Beekmantown Elementary School (479 students), and Beekmantown Middle School (459 students). See the Beekmantown Central School District district page for the complete list.