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West Side Elementary

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

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About West Side Elementary

West Side Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Cumberland, Maryland. It reported 321 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Cumberland. With about 27.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Allegany County. Allegany County Public Schools runs 22 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 14 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	425 Paca St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone	(301) 724-0340
School district	Allegany County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	321
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.3
Students per teacher	11.8
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 240003000032). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Beginnings Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Cumberland · 0.3 mi Braddock MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Cumberland · 1.1 mi Bishop Walsh School,k-12/DiocesePrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Cumberland · 1.2 mi Allegany HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cumberland · 1.3 mi South Penn ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Cumberland · 1.3 mi Fort Hill HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cumberland · 1.4 mi Washington MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Cumberland · 1.6 mi John Humbird ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Cumberland · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Side Elementary serve?

West Side Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend West Side Elementary?

West Side Elementary reported 321 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 321 students and 27.3 teachers in federal data.

Is West Side Elementary a public or charter school?

West Side Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Side Elementary in?

West Side 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 West Side Elementary located?

West Side Elementary is at 425 Paca St, Cumberland, MD 21502. The phone number is (301) 724-0340.

How many other schools are near West Side Elementary?

There are 14 other schools within 5 miles of West Side Elementary in our directory.