- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cypress, CA
Frank Vessels Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Vessels Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061044001174
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Vessels Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Vessels Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Vessels Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Cypress Elementary · California
NCES ID 061044001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Frank Vessels Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061044001174 · Cypress, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 26:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students)
Frank Vessels Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank Vessels Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Margaret Lande
Margaret Landell Elementary
662 students
- This school
Frank Vessels Elementary
650 students
- Juliet Morris
Juliet Morris Elementary
562 students
- A. E. Arnold E
A. E. Arnold Elementary
560 students
- Clara J. King
Clara J. King Elementary
431 students
- Steve Luther E
Steve Luther Elementary
403 students
What this shows Frank Vessels Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Vessels Elementary compares
Frank Vessels 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 22.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Frank Vessels Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress Elementary reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Vessels Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Landell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juliet Morris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara J. King Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steve Luther Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Vessels Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Cypress
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Margaret Landell Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Juliet Morris Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
A. E. Arnold Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Clara J. King Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Vessels Elementary
How many students attend Frank Vessels Elementary?
Frank Vessels Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cypress, CA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Vessels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Vessels Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Vessels Elementary?
26.7% of students at Frank Vessels Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Vessels Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Vessels Elementary is Asian at 36.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Vessels Elementary?
Frank Vessels Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Frank Vessels Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Vessels Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress Elementary?
Besides Frank Vessels Elementary, Cypress Elementary also operates Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students), Juliet Morris Elementary (562 students), and A. E. Arnold Elementary (560 students). See the Cypress Elementary district page for the complete list.