Cumberland Elementary

608 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cumberland Elementary School, located at 824 Cumberland Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Sunnyvale School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school fosters a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse community, drawing families from the surrounding residential neighborhoods and maintaining a reputation for high parent involvement and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its robust curriculum, which integrates modern instructional techniques with a focus on core subjects, technology, and the arts. Beyond academics, Cumberland Elementary places a heavy emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to become collaborative, lifelong learners. With its convenient location in the heart of Sunnyvale, the school remains a pillar of the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

608

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	266
Two or More	74
American Indian	1

Asian
266 (43.8 %)
White
192 (31.6 %)
Two or More
74 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
71 (11.7 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sunnyvale
Phone:	(408)522-8255
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 109