CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

834 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cypress Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Ruskin, Florida, serving students in the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated in a rapidly developing area of southern Hillsborough County, the school is designed to accommodate the growing suburban population of the region. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes academic excellence, student-centered learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school community.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its elementary-age students, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the state of Florida. As part of the Hillsborough County system, Cypress Creek Elementary typically offers a variety of programs, including resources for English Language Learners, special education services, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

834

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	401
Black	260
Asian	15
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

Hispanic
401 (48.1%)
Black
260 (31.2%)
White
111 (13.3%)
Two or More
46 (5.5%)
Asian
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)671-5167
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 65

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	136
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	162

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	45.8%
Male	452	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)