- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, VA
Cumberland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510108000058
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA.
School address
District: Cumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510108000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Cumberland Middle held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510108000058 · Cumberland, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Elementary (530 students)
Cumberland Middle held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
530 students
- This school
Cumberland Middle
374 students
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High
374 students
What this shows Cumberland Middle reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Middle compares
Cumberland Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 34.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Cumberland Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Public Schools reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Middle
How many students attend Cumberland Middle?
Cumberland Middle has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Middle?
100.0% of students at Cumberland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Middle is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Cumberland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Middle?
Cumberland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA. 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Cumberland Middle, Cumberland County Public Schools also operates Cumberland Elementary (530 students) and Cumberland High (374 students). See the Cumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.