- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumberland, RI
North Cumberland Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Cumberland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440027000082
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cumberland Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Cumberland Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cumberland Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Cumberland Middle held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440027000082 · Cumberland, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High School (1,428 students)
North Cumberland Middle held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Cumberland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- This school
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
- Garvin Memoria 422
Garvin Memorial
422 students
What this shows North Cumberland Middle reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Cumberland Middle compares
North Cumberland Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 72% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, North Cumberland Middle is less 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 North Cumberland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garvin Memorial | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cumberland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Cumberland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Cumberland Middle
How many students attend North Cumberland Middle?
North Cumberland Middle has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Cumberland Middle?
11.0% of students at North Cumberland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cumberland Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Cumberland Middle is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cumberland Middle?
North Cumberland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Cumberland Middle rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cumberland Middle ranks #5 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 North Cumberland Middle, Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students), Community School (545 students), and Joseph L. Mccourt Ms (482 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.