- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Port Richey, FL
Cypress Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001585
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 17
- schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Cypress Elementary School shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120153001585 · New Port Richey, FL Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Cypress Elementary School shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cypress Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 554
Cypress Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Cypress Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Elementary School compares
Cypress Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$10,007
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Cypress Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Elementary School
How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Cypress Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Elementary School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Cypress Elementary School rank among schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Cypress Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.