CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

957 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.

957

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	425
Black	311
Asian	17
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Hispanic
425 (44.4 %)
Black
311 (32.5 %)
White
159 (16.6 %)
Two or More
44 (4.6 %)
Asian
17 (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:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 58

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 197

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	160
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	197
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	457	47.8%
Male	500	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)