- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur, LA
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000258
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Cove Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Cove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Cove Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Cypress Cove Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 220033000258 · Sulphur, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.3:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Cypress Cove Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Cypress Cove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 399
Cypress Cove Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Cypress Cove Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Cove Elementary School compares
Cypress Cove Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Cypress Cove Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Cove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Sulphur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maplewood Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
E. K. Key Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frasch Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
283 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Cypress Cove Elementary School?
Cypress Cove Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Cove Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Cove Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Cypress Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Cove Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Cove Elementary School?
Cypress Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cypress Cove Elementary School rank among schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Cove Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Cypress Cove Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.