Cypress Elementary School

351 West Cypress Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cypress Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cypress Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Motto
Innovative education that inspires every student's unlimited potential.

School Rankings

Cypress Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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)
#4820 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
34%
34%
36%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cypress Elementary School's ranking?
Cypress Elementary School is ranked #4820 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cypress Elementary School often compared to?
Cypress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?
544 students attend Cypress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cypress Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cypress Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cypress Elementary School part of?
Cypress Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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