LITTLE CYPRESS EL

673 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Little Cypress Elementary (LCE) is a public school located in Orange, Texas, serving students as part of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth and social development. It serves a younger student population, typically covering the primary grade levels, and plays a foundational role in the district’s mission to prepare students for success in higher grades.

Beyond its core curriculum, Little Cypress Elementary emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their character. With its location on Meeks Drive, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a strong connection to the local Orange community while upholding the district's standards for educational excellence and student-centered learning.

673

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LITTLE CYPRESS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	104
Black	86
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
452 (67.2%)
Hispanic
104 (15.5%)
Black
86 (12.8%)
Two or More
24 (3.6%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD
Phone:	(409)886-2838
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 62

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 173

Grade 3 142