Cypress Elementary

558 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cypress Elementary School is a public school located in Covina, California, and serves as part of the Covina-Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By focusing on collaborative learning and consistent communication between staff, parents, and the community, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Cypress Elementary provides various resources and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school emphasizes a culture of safety, respect, and responsibility, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive members of their community. Through its commitment to high expectations and inclusive instruction, Cypress Elementary continues to work toward closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to the tools needed for long-term growth and personal success.

558

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cypress Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	450
Black	18
Asian	41
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
450 (80.6%)
Asian
41 (7.3%)
White
30 (5.4%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Covina-Valley Unified
Phone:	(626)974-4300
Website:	http://cypress.c-vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 100