Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumberland Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Clarksville, TN, covering an area of approximately 103.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 6 miles to the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 12.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Heights Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team! One Dream! One Goal!
School Rankings
Cumberland Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Heights Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#351 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
6%
20%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Heights Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cumberland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Heights Elementary School?
604 students attend Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cumberland Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cumberland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Heights Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Heights Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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