John Humbird Elementary

www.acpsmd.org/JD

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Humbird Elementary School is a public school located in Cumberland, Maryland, serving students in Allegany County. As part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-focused environment. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering the personal and social growth of its young students, aiming to prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school's physical location on Mary Street places it at the heart of the local community, which plays a significant role in its identity. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on a balanced educational experience, John Humbird Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

242

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Humbird Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	2
Black	31
Two or More	35

White
174 (71.9%)
Two or More
35 (14.5%)
Black
31 (12.8%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)724-8842
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/JD
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 36