Enrollment
643
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Cumberland Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Cumberland Middle
North Cumberland Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cumberland spends $15,629 per pupil, 23% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumberland's middle schools, it stands alongside Joseph L. Mccourt Ms (482 students): North Cumberland Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.1:1).
Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students) and Community School (545 students) alongside North Cumberland Middle.
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 Middle compares
North Cumberland Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland, which includes North Cumberland Middle.
$15,629
Per student
-23%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Cumberland Middle a good school?
North Cumberland Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island 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?
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.
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