- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fishers, IN
Cumberland Road Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Road Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181065002168
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Road Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Road Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Road Elem School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cumberland Road Elem School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181065002168 · Fishers, IN Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 14.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Cumberland Road Elem School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Road Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- This school 521
Cumberland Road Elem School
521 students
What this shows Cumberland Road Elem School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Road Elem School compares
Cumberland Road Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 56.8%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Cumberland Road Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland Road Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Road Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Fishers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brooks School Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Geist Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Thorpe Creek Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
New Britton Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Road Elem School
How many students attend Cumberland Road Elem School?
Cumberland Road Elem School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Road Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Road Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Road Elem School?
25.8% of students at Cumberland Road Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Road Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Road Elem School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Road Elem School?
Cumberland Road Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Road Elem School rank among schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Road Elem School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Cumberland Road Elem School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.