- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cypress, CA
A. E. Arnold Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A. E. Arnold Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061044001166
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. E. Arnold Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A. E. Arnold Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. E. Arnold Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Cypress Elementary · California
NCES ID 061044001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
A. E. Arnold Elementary shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 061044001166 · Cypress, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 23.3:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students)
A. E. Arnold Elementary shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
A. E. Arnold Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Margaret Lande
Margaret Landell Elementary
662 students
- Frank Vessels
Frank Vessels Elementary
650 students
- Juliet Morris
Juliet Morris Elementary
562 students
- This school
A. E. Arnold Elementary
560 students
- Clara J. King
Clara J. King Elementary
431 students
- Steve Luther E
Steve Luther Elementary
403 students
What this shows A. E. Arnold Elementary reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. E. Arnold Elementary compares
A. E. Arnold Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Asian 28.9%
White 22.3%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, A. E. Arnold Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress Elementary reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. E. Arnold Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Landell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Vessels Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juliet Morris Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clara J. King Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steve Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. E. Arnold Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Cypress
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Margaret Landell Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Frank Vessels Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 26:1 students per teacher
Juliet Morris Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Clara J. King Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. E. Arnold Elementary
How many students attend A. E. Arnold Elementary?
A. E. Arnold Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cypress, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. E. Arnold Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. E. Arnold Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. E. Arnold Elementary?
38.0% of students at A. E. Arnold Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. E. Arnold Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A. E. Arnold Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. E. Arnold Elementary?
A. E. Arnold Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. E. Arnold Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, A. E. Arnold Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress Elementary?
Besides A. E. Arnold Elementary, Cypress Elementary also operates Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students), Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students), and Juliet Morris Elementary (562 students). See the Cypress Elementary district page for the complete list.