- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruskin, FL
Cypress Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087002827
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Creek Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Ruskin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Ruskin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Cypress Creek Elementary School held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120087002827 · Ruskin, FL Other · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 16:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Cypress Creek Elementary School held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cypress Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 834
Cypress Creek Elementary School
834 students
What this shows Cypress Creek Elementary School reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Creek Elementary School compares
Cypress Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 31.2%
White 13.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Cypress Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Cypress Creek Elementary School?
Cypress Creek Elementary School has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ruskin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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 Creek Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Cypress Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Creek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Ruskin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Creek Elementary School?
Cypress Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Ruskin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Ruskin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ruskin on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Cypress Creek Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.