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#1937 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cumberland Road Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2700 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
- Math 51% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Road Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cumberland Road Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,175
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth M Cashwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Ashley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #52 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cumberland Road Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Road Elementary
Cumberland Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,937 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Road Elementary
What grades does Cumberland Road Elementary serve?
Cumberland Road Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cumberland Road Elementary?
Cumberland Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Road Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Road Elementary rank in NC?
Cumberland Road Elementary ranks #1,937 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cumberland Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cumberland Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Road Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cumberland Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Cumberland Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Road Elementary?
98.3% of students at Cumberland Road Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (910) 485-7171
- Area population (ZIP 28306)
- 44,098
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28306; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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