- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cumberland Preschool Center shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 440027000188 · Cumberland, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 15.6:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High School (1,428 students)
Cumberland Preschool Center shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- North Cumberla
North Cumberland Middle
643 students
- Community Scho 545
Community School
545 students
- Joseph L. Mcco 482
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms
482 students
- Ashton School 429
Ashton School
429 students
- This school 109
Cumberland Preschool Center
109 students
What this shows Cumberland Preschool Center reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Preschool Center compares
Cumberland Preschool Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Cumberland reports $16,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~109 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.