CUMBERLAND SCHOOL

Cumberland School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lansing Public School District school district, located in LANSING, MI with about 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Cumberland School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cumberland School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, and is part of the Lansing School District. Situated on Cumberland Road, the school serves a diverse student population within the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares children for their academic transitions into middle and high school. The school operates with the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

As part of the Lansing School District, Cumberland School benefits from the broader resources and curricular frameworks provided by the district. The school’s programming typically integrates standard state academic requirements with initiatives aimed at student engagement and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood education, maintaining an online presence through the district's website to share updates, academic calendars, and school-specific news.

For more information, contact Cumberland School at (517) 755-1280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.