Enrollment
505
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crossville, TN
North Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470090001877
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cumberland Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Crossville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 505
- students enrolled
North Cumberland Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cumberland Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Crossville, TN.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470090001877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Cumberland Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Cumberland Elementary
North Cumberland Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Crossville, Tennessee, enrolling 505 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Crossville's public schools, it stands alongside Homestead Elementary School (737 students): North Cumberland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Cumberland County also operates Stone Memorial High School (992 students) and Cumberland County High School (949 students) alongside North Cumberland 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 North Cumberland Elementary compares
North Cumberland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, North Cumberland Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County, which includes North Cumberland Elementary.
$9,458
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 50.2%
Federal 18.8%
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 North Cumberland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestead Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Martin Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cumberland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Crossville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
737 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Glenn Martin Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Stone Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 17:1 students per teacher
South Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Frank P. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend North Cumberland Elementary?
North Cumberland Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crossville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Cumberland Elementary is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Crossville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cumberland Elementary?
North Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North Cumberland Elementary rank among schools in Crossville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cumberland Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Crossville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crossville on the city page.
Is North Cumberland Elementary a good school?
North Cumberland Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Cumberland County?
Besides North Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland County also operates Stone Memorial High School (992 students), Cumberland County High School (949 students), and Homestead Elementary School (737 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.
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