Frank Vessels Elementary

ve.cypsd.org/

650 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frank Vessels Elementary School, located in Cypress, California, is a public school serving students in the Cypress School District. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to support student growth, social-emotional development, and technological literacy.

As part of the Cypress School District, the school benefits from the district's reputation for high standards and strong parental involvement. The campus on Cathy Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their academics and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing clear communication between staff and families, Frank Vessels Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

650

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Vessels Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	183
Black	16
Asian	234
Two or More	62
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
234 (36.0%)
Hispanic
183 (28.2%)
White
148 (22.8%)
Two or More
62 (9.5%)
Black
16 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)220-6990
Website:	http://ve.cypsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 133

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 84