Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumberland Head Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Head Elementary School serves the southeast part of the West Chazy, NY school district, covering an area of approximately 52.1 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect an average drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland Head Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumberland Head Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Head Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Head Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Head Elementary School is ranked #2894 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cumberland Head Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Head Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School, Beekmantown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Head Elementary School?
515 students attend Cumberland Head Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cumberland Head Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Head Elementary School?
Cumberland Head Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cumberland Head Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Head Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Head Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Head Elementary School is part of Beekmantown Central School District.
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