CUMBERLAND HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1187 CUMBERLAND HEAD RD
PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901

www.bcsdk12.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cumberland Head Elementary School is a public school located in Plattsburgh, New York, serving as part of the Beekmantown Central School District. Situated on the scenic Cumberland Head peninsula, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum aligned with New York State standards, supported by a faculty dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging classroom experience.

Beyond academics, Cumberland Head Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and social-emotional learning to prepare students for future success. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on character development and a well-rounded education, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills for their transition into middle school.

515

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUMBERLAND HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	12
Black	9
Asian	5
American Indian	2

White
487 (94.6%)
Hispanic
12 (2.3%)
Black
9 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	BEEKMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)563-8321
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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 53

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83