Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumberland Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Road Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cumberland Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Road Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
49%
25%
White
22%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Road Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Road Elementary School?
329 students attend Cumberland Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cumberland Road Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Road Elementary School?
Cumberland Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Road Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Road Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Road Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Road Elementary School located?
Cumberland Road Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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