Cumberland Elementary School

700 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Curiosity, Compassion, Courage

School Rankings

Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#189 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
27%
55-59%
30%
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
6%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(22-23)
17.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iroquois Community School, V H Nelson Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
279 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 CCSD 62 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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