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Cumberland Elementary School

4247 Cato Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1677 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cumberland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
73%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cumberland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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