- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, MD
Northeast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240003000024
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Cumberland, MD.
School address
District: Allegany County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240003000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northeast Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240003000024 · Cumberland, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (743 students)
Northeast Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northeast 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 272
Northeast Elementary
272 students
What this shows Northeast Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Elementary compares
Northeast Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 12% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Northeast 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 Northeast Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braddock Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast 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
John Humbird Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 11:1 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary
How many students attend Northeast Elementary?
Northeast Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Northeast Elementary?
54.8% of students at Northeast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Cumberland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary?
Northeast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northeast Elementary rank among schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary ranks #2 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 Northeast 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.