Cumberland Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 · CCSD 62
#123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#5468 of 50,301 nationally
About Cumberland Elem School
Cumberland Elem School is a public elementary located in Des Plaines, in the CCSD 62 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 123rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 17 schools in Des Plaines; Cumberland Elem School ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)6.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cumberland Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cumberland Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students · 157 m away
Terrace Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 2.0 km away
Brentwood Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 2.1 km away
Lions Park Elem School
Mt Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
458 students · 2.1 km away
North Elementary School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students · 2.4 km away
Central Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 2.5 km away
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 2.7 km away
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 3.0 km away
Prairie Trails School
Mt Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
175 students · 3.0 km away
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland Elem School a good school?
Cumberland Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cumberland Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cumberland Elem School ranks #123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #5468 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cumberland Elem School?
Cumberland Elem School had 279 students in 2025.
Is Cumberland Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Cumberland Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cumberland Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cumberland Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.