Little Cypress Elementary School

5723 Meeks Dr
Orange, TX 77632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Little Cypress Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Little Cypress Elementary School's student population of 624 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
624 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Little Cypress Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Cypress Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3936 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
41%
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45-49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Little Cypress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
53%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
72%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Little Cypress Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Cypress Elementary School's ranking?
Little Cypress Elementary School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Little Cypress Elementary School often compared to?
Little Cypress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge City Elementary School, Orangefield Elementary School, West Orange-stark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Little Cypress Elementary School?
624 students attend Little Cypress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Little Cypress Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Cypress Elementary School?
Little Cypress Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Cypress Elementary School offer ?
Little Cypress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Little Cypress Elementary School part of?
Little Cypress Elementary School is part of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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