Serving 438 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
73%
21%
White
8%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 1,761 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
438 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cumberland Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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 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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