- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, CA
Cypress Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063417005355
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Cypress Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063417005355 · Highland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 23.5:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Cypress Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cypress Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 517
Cypress Elementary
517 students
What this shows Cypress Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Elementary compares
Cypress 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 7.7%
White 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Cypress Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Belvedere Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Lankershim Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Verde Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Cram Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Grove Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 28:1 students per teacher
Thompson Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 20.7:1 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Elementary
How many students attend Cypress Elementary?
Cypress Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Elementary?
85.5% of students at Cypress Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Highland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Elementary?
Cypress Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Cypress Elementary, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.