Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School (Closed 2011)

4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the California state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
70%
56%
(09-10)
72%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
26%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)
22%
50%
Black
(09-10)
3%
7%
White
(09-10)
41%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)
8%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
13%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School?
432 students attend Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School offer ?
Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School part of?
Robert C. Cawthon Elementary School is part of Cypress Elementary School District.

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