At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Cummings Elementary/Middle School: 379 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Cummings Elementary/Middle School
Cummings Elementary/Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cummings Elementary/Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black98.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Journey East Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
376 reported students
Sheffield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Scenic Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Douglass Elementary/Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
393 reported students
Public schools near Cummings Elementary/Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Delta Preparatory School Elementary · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–05 | 351 | 0.4 mi |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–05 | 195 | 0.8 mi |
| Bruce Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 0.9 mi |
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–08 | 99 | 0.9 mi |
| Rozelle Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 222 | 1.1 mi |
| Hamilton School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–08 | 677 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cummings Elementary/Middle School
What grades does Cummings Elementary/Middle School serve?
Cummings Elementary/Middle School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Cummings Elementary/Middle School?
Cummings Elementary/Middle School reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
Is Cummings Elementary/Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cummings Elementary/Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Cummings Elementary/Middle School in?
Cummings Elementary/Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cummings Elementary/Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Memphis Delta Preparatory School (0.4 mi), Circles Of Success Learning Academy (0.8 mi), Bruce Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.