Cummings Elementary School

cummings.salkeiz.k12.or.us

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cummings Elementary School, located in Keizer, Oregon, is a vibrant part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The staff at Cummings prioritizes building strong relationships with families, viewing them as essential partners in the educational journey to ensure that every student reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, incorporating state standards while promoting critical thinking and creativity. Beyond core academics, Cummings Elementary offers various programs and initiatives aimed at supporting student well-being and enrichment. By cultivating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while instilling a lifelong passion for learning and a sense of responsibility toward their local community.

397

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cummings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	151
Black	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	9

White
185 (46.6%)
Hispanic
151 (38.0%)
Two or More
40 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)
Black
5 (1.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3141
Website:	http://cummings.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
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 50

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cummings Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cummings Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	47.4%
Male	209	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)