Cumberland Elem School

www.d62.org

279 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cumberland Elementary School, located at 700 E Golf Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, Cumberland aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and individualized instruction. With a teaching staff focused on differentiated learning, Cumberland Elementary utilizes modern pedagogical practices to meet the unique needs of each child. The school environment is typically characterized by a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Des Plaines community, all working together to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

279

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	45
Black	6
Asian	84
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
129 (46.2%)
Asian
84 (30.1%)
Hispanic
45 (16.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.7%)
Black
6 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	No
District:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1451
Website:	http://www.d62.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 41