Cummings Elementary School serves 156 students in grades 1-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
12%
10%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Somerville School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cummings Elementary School?
156 students attend Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cummings Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cummings Elementary School?
Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Cummings Elementary School part of?
Cummings Elementary School is part of Somerville School District.
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