CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cumberland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 32 teachers, Cumberland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 4247 Cato Road in Nashville, is a public school serving students as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the MNPS district, Cumberland Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.
The school places a strong value on building partnerships with local families to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Cumberland Elementary encourages students to develop their unique strengths while adhering to the core values of the district. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for accessing academic calendars, information regarding school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives, ensuring that the community remains informed and involved in the students' educational journey.
For more information, contact Cumberland Elementary at (615) 291-6370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6370
CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nashville, TN with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 356 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.3%
- White
- 10.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.