Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cypress Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cypress Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 59.6 square miles in Cypress, IL. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Elementary School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2101 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Elementary School's ranking?
Cypress Elementary School is ranked #2101 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cypress Elementary School often compared to?
Cypress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buncombe Cons School, Vienna Elementary School Dist 55 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?
116 students attend Cypress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cypress Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cypress Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cypress Elementary School part of?
Cypress Elementary School is part of Cypress SD 64 School District.
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