Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Cumberland school district in Cumberland, VA, encompassing approximately 299.8 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 12 miles and the furthest edge situated 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
530 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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