John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

Q: Is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland a good school?

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks 40 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is an elementary school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving 424 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 15th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, John J. McLaughlin Cumberland consistently ranks in the top 40-50 elementary schools in Rhode Island, with performance on state assessments generally on par with or slightly below the Cumberland district averages. The school stands out in its relatively strong Science performance, with 67.6% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 48.3%. However, the nearby Community School outperforms John J. McLaughlin Cumberland on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, despite having lower per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio.

Socioeconomically, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 10.97% to 18.16%, which is lower than the Cumberland district average of 15.45%. This suggests the school may serve a relatively more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Garvin Memorial and schools in the Woonsocket district, which have much higher free/reduced-price lunch rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 658-1660

District: Cumberland

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,450

Students who attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland usually attend:

Middle:	North Cumberland Middle
High:	Cumberland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Asian:

13.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Asian (13%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is 15.3, which is the 3^rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Compare John J. McLaughlin Cumberland employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is $13,450. 3 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 15^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	69.42	63^rd	169	62.7%
2010	63.08	72^nd	169	57.4%
2011	68.02	60^th	165	63.6%
2012	75.74	50^th	165	69.7%
2013	66.34	68^th	165	58.8%
2014	67.62	60^th	159	62.3%
2015	78.06	35^th	169	79.3%
2016	80.54	24^th	170	85.9%
2017	80.12	29^th	168	82.7%
2018	78.15	31^st	169	81.7%
2019	75.35	42^nd	169	75.1%
2021	64.72	49^th	166	70.5%
2022	77.72	39^th	166	76.5%
2023	81.02	33^rd	167	80.2%
2024	77.38	40^th	166	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	402	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	406
1989	358	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	365
1990	330	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	336
1991	349	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
1992	349	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	352
1993	358	0	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	371
1994	380	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	388
1995	397	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	407
1996	397	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	407
1997	347	1	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	357
1998	440	1	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	452
1999	453	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	463
2000	440	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	450
2001	444	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	452
2002	449	4	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	469
2003	449	4	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	469
2004	444	4	9	12	1	n/a	n/a	470
2005	429	7	12	11	2	n/a	n/a	461
2006	408	7	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	434
2007	442	9	9	13	1	n/a	n/a	474
2008	415	12	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	449
2009	421	9	13	4	3	n/a	n/a	450
2010	437	11	19	9	0	n/a	n/a	476
2011	417	9	17	14	0	0	11	468
2012	434	9	15	23	0	0	9	490
2013	304	9	12	28	0	0	9	362
2014	282	9	14	27	0	0	9	341
2015	276	7	19	32	1	0	11	346
2016	271	8	21	30	1	0	8	339
2017	292	5	24	29	1	0	9	360
2018	292	4	29	26	1	0	16	368
2019	283	7	36	27	1	0	19	373
2020	284	8	47	29	0	0	17	385
2021	282	6	45	31	0	0	18	382
2022	267	11	47	38	0	0	20	383
2023	290	9	50	50	2	0	23	424
2024	286	11	56	54	1	0	23	431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	n/a	n/a	3.7
1989	365	n/a	n/a	3.8
1990	336	n/a	n/a	3
1991	353	20.3	17.3	4.5
1992	352	22.0	16.0	2.8
1993	371	23.6	15.7	2.7
1994	388	23.0	16.9	5.7
1995	407	29.6	13.8	8.4
1996	407	29.6	13.8	8.4
1997	357	22.1	16.2	6.4
1998	452	30.2	15.0	4.9
1999	463	28.6	16.2	6.7
2000	450	25.6	17.6	6.7
2001	452	25.5	17.7	8.2
2002	469	n/a	n/a	6.2
2003	469	n/a	n/a	6.2
2004	470	28.0	16.8	7.2
2005	461	25.0	18.4	6.1
2006	434	37.0	11.7	8.1
2007	474	27.0	17.6	6.5
2008	449	30.0	15.0	10.9
2009	450	32.0	11.3	8.7
2010	476	29.5	16.1	10.3
2011	468	28.2	16.5	7.5
2012	490	30.0	16.3	9.2
2013	362	20.0	18.1	13
2014	341	17.0	20.0	14.1
2015	346	21.0	16.4	16.8
2016	339	25.0	13.5	17.7
2017	360	27.2	13.2	20.6
2018	368	27.7	13.2	16
2019	373	28.3	13.1	17.2
2020	385	28.0	13.7	16.9
2021	382	28.0	13.6	15.4
2022	383	27.5	13.9	11
2023	424	27.5	15.4	18.2
2024	431	28.0	15.3	14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	n/a	n/a	3.7
1989	365	n/a	n/a	3.8
1990	336	n/a	n/a	3
1991	353	20.3	17.3	4.5
1992	352	22.0	16.0	2.8
1993	371	23.6	15.7	2.7
1994	388	23.0	16.9	5.7
1995	407	29.6	13.8	8.4
1996	407	29.6	13.8	8.4
1997	357	22.1	16.2	6.4
1998	452	30.2	15.0	4.9
1999	463	28.6	16.2	6.7
2000	450	25.6	17.6	6.7
2001	452	25.5	17.7	8.2
2002	469	n/a	n/a	6.2
2003	469	n/a	n/a	6.2
2004	470	28.0	16.8	7.2
2005	461	25.0	18.4	6.1
2006	434	37.0	11.7	8.1
2007	474	27.0	17.6	6.5
2008	449	30.0	15.0	10.9
2009	450	32.0	11.3	8.7
2010	476	29.5	16.1	10.3
2011	468	28.2	16.5	7.5
2012	490	30.0	16.3	9.2
2013	362	20.0	18.1	13
2014	341	17.0	20.0	14.1
2015	346	21.0	16.4	16.8
2016	339	25.0	13.5	17.7
2017	360	27.2	13.2	20.6
2018	368	27.7	13.2	16
2019	373	28.3	13.1	17.2
2020	385	28.0	13.7	16.9
2021	382	28.0	13.6	15.4
2022	383	27.5	13.9	11
2023	424	27.5	15.4	18.2
2024	431	28.0	15.3	14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$360 (2.9%)	$12,034 (97.1%)	$12,394
2019	$370 (2.8%)	$13,070 (97.2%)	$13,441
2020	$349 (2.7%)	$12,362 (97.3%)	$12,711
2021	$513 (3.8%)	$12,937 (96.2%)	$13,450

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 167 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	49.2	48.6	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	64.5	59.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	58.7	54.9	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	59.6	63.6	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	47.7	47.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	53.4	49	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	54.5	64	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	51	61.6	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	50.8	50	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.5	57.7	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	63.1	56.7	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	58	63	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.3	54.8	6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (John J. McLaughlin Cumberland)	58.8	58.7	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)	55	57.5	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	424	13.7%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	36	50	38.9%
Hispanic	27	50	85.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	290	2.5%
Two or More Races	19	23	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.2%	18.2%	1%

Schools Near John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	431	28	15.3	14.6%	286 (66.4%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.5%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4	43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5	55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	269	25	10.7	67.3%	39 (14.5%)	76 (28.3%)	134 (49.8%)	12 (4.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		27.8	123^rd of 167 public elementary schools	26.3%	17		18.5	19.2		18.9	20.4	21.2		20.8	$11,964	$1,094	$10,870
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	530	40	13.2	39.4%	366 (69.1%)	46 (8.7%)	61 (11.5%)	33 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4	32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6	42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
Cumberland Preschool Center	Public	PK	130 Scott Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1600	118	6	19.6	14.4%	58 (49.2%)	6 (5.1%)	21 (17.8%)	29 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	327	21	15.5	12.8%	216 (66.1%)	15 (4.6%)	31 (9.5%)	46 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		90.1	17^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.8%	13	42.9	50.8	52.1	49.0	50.6	69.5	66.7	51.0	62.8	$13,490	$180	$13,311
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	423	23	18.3	6.1%	347 (82.0%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.6%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%		90	18^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.2%	13	65.3	72.5	57.0	58.3	62.8	76.3	73.4	55.6	68.8	$13,131	$323	$12,808
Community School	Public	K-5	15 Arnold Mills Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-5724	672	42	16.0	5.2%	533 (79.3%)	17 (2.5%)	40 (6.0%)	46 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	97.2	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.3	2^nd of 167 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	64.3	67.7	61.1	66.1	64.8	86.0	77.0	75.9	79.4	$10,573	$345	$10,228
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	314	22	14.2	42.4%	167 (53.2%)	21 (6.7%)	79 (25.2%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.9%)	22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%		29.4	116^th of 167 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	16.9	15.2	25.5	14.3	18.3	17.0	30.9	18.5	22.2	$12,918	$1,902	$11,016
Garvin Memorial	Public	K-5	1364 Diamond Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 333-2557	399	31	12.8	18.5%	303 (75.9%)	6 (1.5%)	58 (14.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	78.2	37^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.4	46^th of 167 public elementary schools	72.5%	9	44.4	46.0	40.0	44.4	43.5	61.9	65.1	49.2	58.7	$14,501	$1,834	$12,667
Bernon Heights School	Public	K-5	657 Logee Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4864	391	27	14.4	45.0%	207 (52.9%)	45 (11.5%)	92 (23.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.2%)	13.8	154^th of 166 public elementary schools	7.2%		18.4	137^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.0%	17	13.9	14.1	6.1	8.3	9.6	21.1	21.2	18.1	20.1	$13,372	$2,085	$11,287

Frequently Asked Questions about John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

What is the racial makeup of John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?

Students at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland are 66% White, 13% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of John J. McLaughlin Cumberland attend?

Students who attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Cumberland Middle
High : Cumberland High School

What district is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland in?

Cumberland

How many students attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended John J. McLaughlin Cumberland.

Is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland a good school?

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks 40^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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