- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, 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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165000384
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Cove Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Cove Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cypress Cove Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220165000384 · Slidell, LA Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 14.5:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Cypress Cove Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 49.3 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
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 593
Cypress Cove Elementary School
593 students
What this shows Cypress Cove Elementary School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Cove Elementary School compares
Cypress Cove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Cypress Cove Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Slidell
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Bonne Ecole Elementary School
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651 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Whispering Forest Elementary School
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Florida Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bayou Woods Elementary School
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431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 17.3:1 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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Cypress Cove Elementary School?
Cypress Cove Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Cove Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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?
47.3% 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 54.5% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Cove Elementary School?
Cypress Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Cove Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Cypress Cove Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.