- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cypress, CA
Margaret Landell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Landell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061044002336
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Landell Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Landell Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Landell Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Cypress Elementary · California
NCES ID 061044002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Margaret Landell Elementary held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061044002336 · Cypress, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 25.5:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students)
Margaret Landell Elementary held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Margaret Landell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Margaret Landell Elementary
662 students
- Frank Vessels
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 Margaret Landell Elementary reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Landell Elementary compares
Margaret Landell 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
White 10.1%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Margaret Landell 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 Margaret Landell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vessels Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juliet Morris Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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 Margaret Landell 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.
Frank Vessels Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 26:1 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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Landell Elementary
How many students attend Margaret Landell Elementary?
Margaret Landell Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cypress, CA. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Landell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Landell Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Landell Elementary?
15.8% of students at Margaret Landell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Landell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Landell Elementary is Asian at 67.8% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Landell Elementary?
Margaret Landell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Margaret Landell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Landell Elementary ranks #1 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 Margaret Landell Elementary, Cypress Elementary also operates Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students), Juliet Morris Elementary (562 students), and A. E. Arnold Elementary (560 students). See the Cypress Elementary district page for the complete list.