Clara J. King Elementary

ki.cypsd.org/

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Clara J. King Elementary School, located in Cypress, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cypress School District. The school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Clara J. King Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage diverse interests and talents among its student body. With a dedicated staff and a culture that prioritizes character development and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners can grow both intellectually and socially.

431

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara J. King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	200
Black	17
Asian	116
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
200 (46.4%)
Asian
116 (26.9%)
White
57 (13.2%)
Two or More
36 (8.4%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)

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)220-6980
Website:	http://ki.cypsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 72

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 63