- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, RI
Cumberland High School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440027000076
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Cumberland High School held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 106.0 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 440027000076 · Cumberland, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,428 enr · 13.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Cumberland Middle (643 students)
Cumberland High School held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 106.0 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cumberland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- North Cumberla
North Cumberland Middle
643 students
- Community Scho 545
Community School
545 students
- Joseph L. Mcco 482
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms
482 students
- Ashton School 429
Ashton School
429 students
- Garvin Memoria 422
Garvin Memorial
422 students
What this shows Cumberland High School reports 1,428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland High School compares
Cumberland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 67% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,428 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,428
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$16,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Cumberland High School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Cumberland reports $16,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cumberland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garvin Memorial | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Cumberland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland High School
How many students attend Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School has 1,428 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,446 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 High School?
13.1% of students at Cumberland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland High School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland High School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School 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 High School rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland?
Besides Cumberland High School, Cumberland also operates North Cumberland Middle (643 students), Community School (545 students), and Joseph L. Mccourt Ms (482 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.