CYPRESS RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

cre.lake.k12.fl.us/

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cypress Ridge Elementary School, located in Clermont, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Lake County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while cultivating a sense of community pride and engagement among its students, staff, and local families.

In addition to its core academic instruction, Cypress Ridge Elementary prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. The school provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Clermont community, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a lifelong love of learning in a safe and welcoming setting.

567

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYPRESS RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	116
Black	48
Asian	12
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
350 (61.7%)
Hispanic
116 (20.5%)
Black
48 (8.5%)
Two or More
34 (6.0%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)394-6633
Website:	http://cre.lake.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 83