Enrollment
109
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, RI
Cumberland Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440027000188
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Preschool Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Preschool Center ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Preschool Center compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Preschool Center
Cumberland Preschool Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Rhode Island average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Rhode Island schools, with 109 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cumberland spends $15,629 per pupil, 23% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students) and North Cumberland Middle (643 students) alongside Cumberland Preschool Center.
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 Preschool Center compares
Cumberland Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 68% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$15,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 14.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Cumberland Preschool Center is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland, which includes Cumberland Preschool Center.
$15,629
Per student
-23%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cumberland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~109 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Preschool Center
How many students attend Cumberland Preschool Center?
Cumberland Preschool Center has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Preschool Center is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Preschool Center?
12.6% of students at Cumberland Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Preschool Center is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Preschool Center?
Cumberland Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland Preschool Center rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Preschool Center ranks #13 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.
Is Cumberland Preschool Center a good school?
Cumberland Preschool Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island. 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?
Besides Cumberland Preschool Center, Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students), North Cumberland Middle (643 students), and Community School (545 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.
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