Enrollment
256
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Middle
Cumberland Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Cumberland, Wisconsin, enrolling 256 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 256 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cumberland School District also operates Cumberland Elementary (334 students) and Cumberland High (285 students) alongside Cumberland Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland Middle compares
Cumberland Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland School District, which includes Cumberland Middle.
$15,063
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 38.5%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cumberland on the city page.
Is Cumberland Middle a good school?
Cumberland Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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