At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
321
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
73%+18.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
West Side Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Cumberland, Maryland. The school enrolls 321 students. It is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAllegany County Public Schools
County24001
CityCumberland
ZIP21502
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240003000032
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment321
White71.3%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American9.0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.3%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
9.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
13.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.