Clara J. King Elementary

Summary:

Clara J. King Elementary is a public elementary school in Cypress, California, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Cypress Elementary District. The school has a diverse student population and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 1,500 and 1,700 out of around 5,800 California elementary schools.

While Clara J. King Elementary's student performance in Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics is generally lower than the Cypress Elementary District average, it is higher than the state average. The school has a strong performance in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.6% in 2017-2018 to 13.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, at 68.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district average of 52.69%.

Compared to nearby schools, Clara J. King Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than other schools in the Cypress Elementary District, such as Steve Luther Elementary and A.E. Arnold Elementary. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Margaret Landell Elementary, which is ranked in the top 3% of California elementary schools and has significantly higher student achievement in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's White student subgroup ranks in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools, indicating an achievement gap that needs to be addressed.


Detail:

Public K-6

 8710 Moody St.
       Cypress, CA  90630-2220


(714) 220-6980

District: Cypress Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1668th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $536 Help


Students who attend Clara J. King Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walker Junior High
High:    John F. Kennedy High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.4%
Asian:
31.0%
White:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Compare Details Clara J. King Elementary ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Clara J. King Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.4%), Asian (31%), White (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cypress Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clara J. King Elementary is 24.9, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Cypress Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clara J. King Elementary is $536. 4 elementary schools in the Cypress Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clara J. King Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clara J. King Elementary 1668th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Clara J. King Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cypress Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress Elementary 185th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clara J. King Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.25 1481st 4809 69.2%
2005 59.36 1775th 4822 63.2%
2006 69.32 1367th 4818 71.6%
2007 54.39 2088th 5113 59.2%
2008 54.69 2121st 5113 58.5%
2009 67.53 1558th 5193 70.0%
2010 54.91 2280th 5314 57.1%
2011 52.24 2460th 5377 54.2%
2012 64.45 1818th 5390 66.3%
2013 54.21 2436th 5530 55.9%
2015 63.76 1761st 5611 68.6%
2016 66.12 1708th 5614 69.6%
2017 66.76 1710th 5692 70.0%
2018 69.14 1612th 5662 71.5%
2019 70.13 1599th 5789 72.4%
2022 72.58 1500th 5883 74.5%
2023 68.12 1668th 5874 71.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 482nd 3246 85.2%
2019 96.83 70th 3275 97.9%
2022 80.53 292nd 3311 91.2%
2023 69.99 498th 3250 84.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.68 868th 2420 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 1098th 5084 78.4%
2019 73.04 1030th 5173 80.1%
2022 77.76 834th 5264 84.2%
2023 71.43 1148th 5374 78.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.31 1230th 5413 77.3%
2019 67.78 1615th 5492 70.6%
2022 69.22 1557th 5635 72.4%
2023 65.82 1682nd 5617 70.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.60 612th 2585 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 1899th 5431 65.0%
2019 69.99 1520th 5510 72.4%
2022 72.06 1435th 5663 74.7%
2023 66.87 1647th 5650 70.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.85 556th 1071 48.1%
2019 57.01 616th 1149 46.4%
2022 61.49 568th 1154 50.8%
2023 61.84 580th 1190 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.60 1926th 4830 60.1%
2019 57.91 1797th 4963 63.8%
2022 65.54 1361st 5084 73.2%
2023 59.80 1684th 5098 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at Clara J. King Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 1242nd 2737 54.6%
2019 62.21 1128th 2834 60.2%
2022 38.31 1793rd 2726 34.2%
2023 23.60 2139th 2662 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Clara J. King Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 302 23 33 102 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 319 17 36 76 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 277 25 39 135 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 273 28 44 156 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 243 24 50 156 11 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 246 29 44 157 8 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 218 26 46 161 19 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 186 51 62 160 7 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 186 51 62 160 7 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 192 42 56 163 3 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 176 49 72 165 8 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 155 42 68 168 6 n/a n/a 1 440
2000 157 40 93 153 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 154 37 115 132 3 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 147 32 136 137 7 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 147 32 136 137 7 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 144 24 140 135 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 135 31 128 138 5 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 117 30 140 138 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 120 36 164 137 3 n/a n/a 3 463
2008 99 33 181 139 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 92 31 186 154 2 1 1 0 467
2010 74 27 187 170 0 0 25 0 483
2011 86 34 200 223 2 2 27 0 574
2012 83 26 197 222 0 2 26 0 556
2013 82 26 199 229 0 3 26 0 565
2014 80 27 198 220 0 6 34 0 565
2015 90 28 193 229 1 3 41 0 585
2016 88 24 180 223 0 3 41 0 559
2017 98 23 162 217 0 3 52 0 555
2018 89 24 175 196 3 5 44 0 536
2019 95 16 191 220 1 6 40 0 569
2020 99 16 192 221 0 2 40 0 570
2021 82 11 162 210 0 4 41 0 510
2022 79 10 156 204 0 7 39 0 495
2023 77 11 139 186 0 5 31 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clara J. King Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1989 454 20.0 22.7 n/a
1990 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1991 501 23.5 21.3 n/a
1992 484 23.9 20.2 30.6
1993 484 23.0 21.0 39
1994 470 21.0 22.4 41.1
1995 466 20.0 23.3 47.9
1996 466 20.0 23.3 47.9
1997 456 21.0 21.7 45
1998 470 23.0 20.4 46.6
1999 440 23.0 19.1 50.8
2000 445 23.0 19.3 51.2
2001 441 23.0 19.2 46
2002 459 23.3 19.7 62.7
2003 459 23.3 19.7 62.7
2004 448 23.0 19.5 51.6
2005 437 24.0 18.2 58.4
2006 428 23.0 18.6 48.8
2007 463 23.5 19.7 56.3
2008 455 25.0 18.2 61.1
2009 467 25.0 18.0 60.6
2010 483 23.0 21.0 61.7
2011 574 n/a n/a 60.3
2012 556 25.3 21.8 n/a
2013 565 25.2 22.3 64.8
2014 565 21.0 26.9 60.4
2015 585 21.0 27.8 61.5
2016 559 21.0 26.6 61.7
2017 555 21.1 26.2 59.8
2018 536 20.0 26.8 61.6
2019 569 23.0 24.7 55.2
2020 570 n/a n/a 58.6
2021 510 19.8 25.7 57.3
2022 495 20.0 24.7 70.1
2023 449 18.0 24.9 68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clara J. King Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1989 454 20.0 22.7 n/a
1990 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1991 501 23.5 21.3 n/a
1992 484 23.9 20.2 30.6
1993 484 23.0 21.0 39
1994 470 21.0 22.4 41.1
1995 466 20.0 23.3 47.9
1996 466 20.0 23.3 47.9
1997 456 21.0 21.7 45
1998 470 23.0 20.4 46.6
1999 440 23.0 19.1 50.8
2000 445 23.0 19.3 51.2
2001 441 23.0 19.2 46
2002 459 23.3 19.7 62.7
2003 459 23.3 19.7 62.7
2004 448 23.0 19.5 51.6
2005 437 24.0 18.2 58.4
2006 428 23.0 18.6 48.8
2007 463 23.5 19.7 56.3
2008 455 25.0 18.2 61.1
2009 467 25.0 18.0 60.6
2010 483 23.0 21.0 61.7
2011 574 n/a n/a 60.3
2012 556 25.3 21.8 n/a
2013 565 25.2 22.3 64.8
2014 565 21.0 26.9 60.4
2015 585 21.0 27.8 61.5
2016 559 21.0 26.6 61.7
2017 555 21.1 26.2 59.8
2018 536 20.0 26.8 61.6
2019 569 23.0 24.7 55.2
2020 570 n/a n/a 58.6
2021 510 19.8 25.7 57.3
2022 495 20.0 24.7 70.1
2023 449 18.0 24.9 68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Clara J. King Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%94.0%94.0%
201395.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%95.0%
201497.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201588.0%1.0%0.0%11.0%95.0%95.0%98.0%93.0%91.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%
201991.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%93.0%93.0%
202096.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%
202195.7%0.0%0.0%95.7%97.1%
202295.7%0.0%0.0%97.1%97.1%95.7%97.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clara J. King Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $536

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clara J. King Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1599th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1668th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clara J. King Elementary)64.550
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)67.660.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clara J. King Elementary)69.251.5
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)72.867.4
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clara J. King Elementary)55.346.9
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)69.165.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clara J. King Elementary)61.543.8
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)72.464.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clara J. King Elementary)5552.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)70.568.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clara J. King Elementary)41.852.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)61.761.7
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Clara J. King Elementary)33.851.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress Elementary)52.358.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clara J. King Elementary)60.955.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)68.967.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clara J. King Elementary)49.436.5
 12.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)6259.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569449
 21.1%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian191139
 27.2%
Hispanic220186
 15.5%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White9577
 18.9%
Two or More Races4031
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%68.6%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clara J. King Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Clara J. King Elementary.

Students who attend Clara J. King Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walker Junior High
High : John F. Kennedy High

Clara J. King Elementary ranks 1668th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Clara J. King Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 31% Asian, 17% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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