CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL

elem.cumberlandacademy.com/

Charter School 511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cumberland Academy, located on Shiloh Road in Tyler, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as a dedicated learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of the broader Cumberland Academy charter network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive community culture. The institution emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending traditional core subjects with character education to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is known for its commitment to small-group instruction and individualized attention, aiming to maintain a classroom atmosphere where students feel challenged and valued. By utilizing the charter model, Cumberland Academy offers families an alternative to the traditional independent school district experience, often highlighting a structured approach to education, clear expectations for student conduct, and active parental involvement. The Shiloh Road campus serves as a central hub for their elementary program, fostering a foundational environment designed to build strong academic habits from an early age.

511

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	162
Black	108
Asian	16
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
204 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
162 (31.7 %)
Black
108 (21.1 %)
Two or More
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CUMBERLAND ACADEMY
Phone:	(903)405-1318
Website:	http://elem.cumberlandacademy.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	52.4%
Male	243	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)