Cumberland School District

The Cumberland School District is located in Cumberland, RI and includes 9 schools that serve 5,170 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cumberland School District spends $9,534 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cumberland School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cumberland School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Cumberland School District, 21% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cumberland School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.