Cumberland Elementary School

Harlan County
322 Golf Course Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
428 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School, located at 322 Golf Course Road in Cumberland, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Harlan County. As part of the Harlan County Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from preschool through the elementary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cumberland Elementary is known for its role in the small, tight-knit Appalachian community it serves. The school actively works to bridge the gap between home and classroom by encouraging parent involvement and providing various school-wide programs that celebrate student achievement. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future transitions to middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
428
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (89.0%)
  • Black
    22 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Harlan County
Phone: (606)589-2511
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 356
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 16
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Leatherwood Elementary School
Perry County
102 Students
7777 Hwy 699
Leatherwood, KY 41731 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th