A. E. Arnold Elementary

ar.cypsd.org/

560 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

A. E. Arnold Elementary School, located in Cypress, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cypress School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, character development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus at 9281 Denni St. is integrated into a quiet residential neighborhood, making it a focal point for the local community. A. E. Arnold typically features a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in both core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—and enrichment areas like technology and the arts. Through a combination of dedicated staff and active parental involvement, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and social responsibility.

560

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. E. Arnold Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	215
Black	21
Asian	162
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
215 (38.4%)
Asian
162 (28.9%)
White
125 (22.3%)
Two or More
34 (6.1%)
Black
21 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Cypress Elementary
Phone:	(714)220-6965
Website:	http://ar.cypsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 100

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 95