Cumberland Elementary School

700 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#405 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
55-59%
30%
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Central Elementary School, V H Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
301 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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