Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
North 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 North Cumberland Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
North Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are North Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
North Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend North Cumberland Elementary School?
540 students attend North Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cumberland Elementary School?
North Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
North Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Cumberland Elementary School part of?
North Cumberland Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/18/2014
i am very pleased with north school .my oldest has been there for pr-k to 3rd and my youngest pr-k to k . there on the honor roll sot the teachers are doing all the right stuff .thank you for all your hard work ..
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