- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, WI
Cumberland High
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550309000344
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, WI.
School address
District: Cumberland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550309000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Cumberland High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550309000344 · Cumberland, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Elementary (334 students)
Cumberland High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cumberland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
334 students
- This school
Cumberland High
285 students
- Cumberland Mid
Cumberland Middle
256 students
- Island City Vi 49
Island City Virtual Academy
49 students
What this shows Cumberland High reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland High compares
Cumberland High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Cumberland High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 High'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
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland High
How many students attend Cumberland High?
Cumberland High has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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?
29.8% of students at Cumberland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland High?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland High is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Cumberland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland High?
Cumberland High 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 High rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High 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 High, Cumberland School District also operates Cumberland Elementary (334 students), Cumberland Middle (256 students), and Island City Virtual Academy (49 students). See the Cumberland School District district page for the complete list.