- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, WI
Cumberland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550309000304
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, WI.
School address
District: Cumberland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550309000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Cumberland Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550309000304 · Cumberland, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 12.8:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Elementary (334 students)
Cumberland Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
334 students
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High
285 students
- This school
Cumberland Middle
256 students
- Island City Vi 49
Island City Virtual Academy
49 students
What this shows Cumberland Middle reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Middle compares
Cumberland Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Cumberland Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Island City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Middle
How many students attend Cumberland Middle?
Cumberland Middle has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Middle?
36.2% of students at Cumberland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Middle is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Cumberland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Middle?
Cumberland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 #3 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 Middle, Cumberland School District also operates Cumberland Elementary (334 students), Cumberland High (285 students), and Island City Virtual Academy (49 students). See the Cumberland School District district page for the complete list.