Cumberland Elementary School

4247 Cato Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1677 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
31%
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11%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
76%
21%
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White
8%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
487 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cumberland Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cumberland Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Elementary School located?
Cumberland Elementary School is located in the Northwest Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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