Serving 452 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Elementary serves the northwest part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 45.4 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!
School Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
70%
20%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1585 out of 1,728 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
452 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cumberland Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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