Cumberland Mills Elementary

2576 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306

www.cmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cumberland Mills Elementary School, located on Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for the academic challenges they will face in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Cumberland Mills Elementary strives to be an active participant in the local Fayetteville community. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about school events, and communicate with staff. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the wider community, the school works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

573

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Mills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	104
Black	304
Asian	3
Two or More	71
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Black
304 (53.1%)
Hispanic
104 (18.2%)
White
78 (13.6%)
Two or More
71 (12.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-4536
Website:	http://www.cmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
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 16

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cumberland Mills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cumberland Mills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48%
Male	298	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)