Cypress Elementary

Cypress, California — 6 schools

3,389
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$17,835
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cypress Elementary operates 6 public schools serving 3,389 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,268 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,835 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 57.8% local, 33.7% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $89,274 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #1201 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 16.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.0% Asian, 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% White across the district's schools.

Margaret Landell Elementary accounts for 20.3% of all Cypress Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cypress Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cypress Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 16.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Cypress Elementary is typically wider than the Cypress Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
33.7%
State
57.8%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1201 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,274
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Cypress Elementary.

White 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 39.0%
Multiracial 8.6%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cypress Elementary

School Enrollment
Margaret Landell Elementary
662
Frank Vessels Elementary
650
Juliet Morris Elementary
562
A. E. Arnold Elementary
560
Clara J. King Elementary
431
Steve Luther Elementary
403

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cypress Elementary?

Cypress Elementary has 6 schools, including 6 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,389 students.

How much does Cypress Elementary spend per student?

Cypress Elementary spends $17,835 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1201 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Cypress Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Cypress Elementary is $89,274 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cypress Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cypress Elementary?

Cypress Elementary students are 39.0% Asian, 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% White, 2.8% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cypress Elementary?

Cypress Elementary has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1201 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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