- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cypress, CA
Clara J. King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clara J. King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061044001169
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara J. King Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara J. King Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara J. King Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Cypress Elementary · California
NCES ID 061044001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clara J. King Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061044001169 · Cypress, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 23.9:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students)
Clara J. King Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Clara J. King 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
- A. E. Arnold E
A. E. Arnold Elementary
560 students
- This school
Clara J. King Elementary
431 students
- Steve Luther E
Steve Luther Elementary
403 students
What this shows Clara J. King Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara J. King Elementary compares
Clara J. King Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
Asian 26.9%
White 13.2%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Clara J. King 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 Clara J. King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Landell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Vessels Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juliet Morris Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steve Luther Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara J. King 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
A. E. Arnold Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara J. King Elementary
How many students attend Clara J. King Elementary?
Clara J. King Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cypress, CA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara J. King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara J. King Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara J. King Elementary?
56.6% of students at Clara J. King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara J. King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clara J. King Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara J. King Elementary?
Clara J. King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Clara J. King Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara J. King Elementary ranks #5 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 Clara J. King 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.