Clara J. King Elementary School

8710 Moody St.
Cypress, CA 90630
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Clara J. King Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clara J. King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Clara J. King Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Clara J. King Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara J. King Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2191 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
51%
33%
54%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clara J. King Elementary School's ranking?
Clara J. King Elementary School is ranked #2191 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clara J. King Elementary School often compared to?
Clara J. King Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juliet Morris Elementary School, A. E. Arnold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Clara J. King Elementary School?
451 students attend Clara J. King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Clara J. King Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara J. King Elementary School?
Clara J. King Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clara J. King Elementary School offer ?
Clara J. King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Clara J. King Elementary School part of?
Clara J. King Elementary School is part of Cypress Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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