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South Penn Elementary

Cumberland, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Allegany County Public Schools

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About South Penn Elementary

South Penn Elementary is a public school in Cumberland, Maryland, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 491 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Cumberland. With about 47.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.3 students per teacher. Allegany County Public Schools runs 22 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Allegany County. Within 5 miles there are 14 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	500 E 2nd St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone	(301) 777-1755
School district	Allegany County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	491
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.6
Students per teacher	10.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Allegany County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240003001359). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Washington MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Cumberland · 0.6 mi Fort Hill HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cumberland · 0.7 mi John Humbird ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Cumberland · 0.9 mi Beginnings Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Cumberland · 1.3 mi West Side ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Cumberland · 1.3 mi Braddock MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Cumberland · 2.2 mi Allegany HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cumberland · 2.5 mi Bishop Walsh School,k-12/DiocesePrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Cumberland · 2.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Penn Elementary serve?

South Penn Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend South Penn Elementary?

South Penn Elementary reported 491 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Penn Elementary?

About 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 491 students and 47.6 teachers in federal data.

Is South Penn Elementary a public or charter school?

South Penn Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Penn Elementary in?

South Penn Elementary is part of Allegany County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/allegany-county-public-schools/

Where is South Penn Elementary located?

South Penn Elementary is at 500 E 2nd St, Cumberland, MD 21502. The phone number is (301) 777-1755.

How many other schools are near South Penn Elementary?

There are 14 other schools within 5 miles of South Penn Elementary in our directory.