Enrollment
662
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Margaret Landell Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Margaret Landell Elementary
Margaret Landell Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cypress, California, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #58, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cypress's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students): Margaret Landell Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.5:1 vs 26:1).
Cypress Elementary also operates Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students) and Juliet Morris Elementary (562 students) alongside Margaret Landell Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Margaret Landell Elementary compares
Margaret Landell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cypress Elementary, which includes Margaret Landell Elementary.
$14,303
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Margaret Landell Elementary a good school?
Margaret Landell Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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