Enrollment
242
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, MD
John Humbird Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Humbird Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240003000019
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Humbird Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Humbird Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Humbird Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cumberland, MD.
School address
District: Allegany County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240003000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Humbird Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Humbird Elementary
John Humbird Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Cumberland, Maryland, enrolling 242 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, John Humbird Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Maryland schools and 24% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.2% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Maryland schools, with 242 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cumberland's public schools, it stands alongside South Penn Elementary (491 students): John Humbird Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 10.7:1).
Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students) and Allegany High (719 students) alongside John Humbird Elementary.
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 John Humbird Elementary compares
John Humbird Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 78% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$17,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 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.
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 71.9%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, John Humbird Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegany County Public Schools, which includes John Humbird Elementary.
$17,465
Per student
-15%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 John Humbird Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegany High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Braddock Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Humbird Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Cumberland
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Penn Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Bel Air Elementary
Standard public school
216 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Humbird Elementary
How many students attend John Humbird Elementary?
John Humbird Elementary has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Humbird Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Humbird Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 30% 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 John Humbird Elementary?
87.2% of students at John Humbird Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Humbird Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Humbird Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Cumberland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Humbird Elementary?
John Humbird Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 John Humbird Elementary rank among schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, John Humbird Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cumberland, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumberland on the city page.
Is John Humbird Elementary a good school?
John Humbird Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. 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 Allegany County Public Schools?
Besides John Humbird Elementary, Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students), Allegany High (719 students), and Fort Hill High (655 students). See the Allegany County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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