CUMBERLAND PRESCHOOL CENTER
Cumberland Preschool Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Cumberland school district, located in Cumberland, RI with about 80 students. With about 4 teachers, Cumberland Preschool Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Preschool Center, located at 130 Scott Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serves as a dedicated early childhood education facility within the local community. The center focuses on providing a structured, nurturing environment designed to support the developmental needs of young children as they prepare for the transition to elementary school. By emphasizing foundational learning through play and social interaction, the program aims to foster early academic readiness and social-emotional growth in a safe, age-appropriate setting.
As part of the Cumberland school community, the preschool center is committed to establishing a positive first experience with the educational system. The facility typically offers a curriculum that balances guided instruction with creative exploration, allowing children to build essential skills such as motor development, language acquisition, and peer collaboration. Through this approach, Cumberland Preschool Center plays a vital role in supporting local families by providing a reliable and professional starting point for a child’s lifelong learning journey.
For more information, contact Cumberland Preschool Center at (401) 658-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
CUMBERLAND PRESCHOOL CENTER is a public school in Cumberland, RI with about 80 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cumberland
- Total Students:
- 80
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 80 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CUMBERLAND PRESCHOOL CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Asian
- 17.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.