Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
611 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Elementary School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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