- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
John Humbird Elementary grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240003000019 · Cumberland, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 11:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (743 students)
John Humbird Elementary grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John Humbird Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
743 students
- Allegany High
Allegany High
719 students
- Fort Hill High
Fort Hill High
655 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
577 students
- Braddock Middl
Braddock Middle
536 students
- This school 242
John Humbird Elementary
242 students
What this shows John Humbird Elementary reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Humbird Elementary compares
John Humbird Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Allegany County Public Schools reports $18,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.