- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, TX
Little Cypress Int
Federal NCES profile for Little Cypress Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482769003107
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Cypress Int earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Cypress Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cypress Int ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Orange, TX.
School address
District: Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482769003107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Little Cypress Int held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482769003107 · Orange, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S (1,001 students)
Little Cypress Int held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Little Cypress Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lit Cypr-Mrcev
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
1,001 students
- Little Cypress
Little Cypress El
673 students
- Little Cypress
Little Cypress J H
523 students
- Mauriceville E
Mauriceville El
507 students
- This school 344
Little Cypress Int
344 students
- Mauriceville M 272
Mauriceville Middle
272 students
What this shows Little Cypress Int reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Cypress Int compares
Little Cypress Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
41
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Little Cypress Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd reports $11,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Cypress Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Cypress Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Cypress Int
How many students attend Little Cypress Int?
Little Cypress Int has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress Int is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Cypress Int?
52.7% of students at Little Cypress Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Cypress Int?
The largest demographic group at Little Cypress Int is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Orange, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Cypress Int?
Little Cypress Int has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Little Cypress Int rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cypress Int ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Orange, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd?
Besides Little Cypress Int, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd also operates Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S (1,001 students), Little Cypress El (673 students), and Little Cypress J H (523 students). See the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd district page for the complete list.