At a glance
Reported students
624
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Cumberland Elementary: 624 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Whitefish Bay. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Whitefish Bay School District. NCES reports 624 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.1%) and multiracial (7.4%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cumberland Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 Whitefish Bay School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richards Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
680 reported students
Whitefish Bay Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Whitefish Bay High
High · Grades 09–12
945 reported students
Public schools near Cumberland Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff Elementary Elementary · Shorewood School District | PK–06 | 531 | 0.6 mi |
| Atwater Elementary Elementary · Shorewood School District | PK–06 | 474 | 1.1 mi |
| Richards Elementary Elementary · Whitefish Bay School District | PK–05 | 680 | 1.5 mi |
| Fratney Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–06 | 459 | 1.8 mi |
| Gaenslen Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 641 | 1.9 mi |
| King Jr Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 277 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Elementary
What grades does Cumberland Elementary serve?
Cumberland Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whitefish Bay School District.
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?
Cumberland Elementary reported 624 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 618 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 624 students and 38.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cumberland Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cumberland Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitefish Bay School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Cumberland Elementary in?
Cumberland Elementary is part of Whitefish Bay School District, based in Whitefish Bay, WI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cumberland Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Bluff Elementary (0.6 mi), Atwater Elementary (1.1 mi), Richards Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.