Cypress Woods Elementary School

Summary:

Cypress Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving 709 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state.

Cypress Woods Elementary consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 81% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science compared to 64% in the county and 53% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in Florida and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cypress Woods also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.2% to 16.4%, lower than state and district averages. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 76.16% of students identifying as white, lower than the diversity of the surrounding area.

Compared to nearby elementary schools like Lake St. George Elementary, Curlew Creek Elementary, and Bryant Elementary, Cypress Woods generally outperforms them in academic metrics, ranking, and student demographics. This suggests the school may have unique factors, such as effective leadership and teaching practices, that contribute to its success. However, it is important to ensure all schools in the Pinellas County district have equitable access to funding and resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4900 Cypress Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

(727) 538-7325

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,689

Students who attend Cypress Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
High:	East Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cypress Woods Elementary School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cypress Woods Elementary School is 14.7. 68 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cypress Woods Elementary School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cypress Woods Elementary School is $11,689. 65 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cypress Woods Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cypress Woods Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	80.86	294^th	1688	82.6%
2007	89.60	118^th	1786	93.4%
2008	91.02	87^th	1789	95.1%
2009	90.61	88^th	1847	95.2%
2010	87.16	168^th	1919	91.2%
2011	83.55	266^th	1985	86.6%
2012	86.85	197^th	1984	90.1%
2013	87.74	190^th	2029	90.6%
2014	88.40	180^th	2064	91.3%
2016	94.22	62^nd	2087	97.0%
2017	89.26	166^th	2112	92.1%
2018	89.84	155^th	2118	92.7%
2019	90.96	128^th	2182	94.1%
2021	96.32	25^th	2247	98.9%
2022	94.81	52^nd	2219	97.7%
2023	93.21	88^th	2240	96.1%
2024	91.92	116^th	2256	94.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

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Enrollment information for Cypress Woods Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	655	68	30	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1989	577	59	18	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
1990	714	46	39	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
1991	848	46	43	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	946
1992	621	33	40	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
1993	692	34	37	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	771
1994	734	63	40	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	845
1995	805	50	47	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	918
1996	805	50	47	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	918
1997	886	43	41	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	995
1998	618	56	35	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1999	649	62	25	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
2000	683	67	25	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	814
2001	666	59	32	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	811
2002	688	48	26	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	802
2003	688	48	26	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	802
2004	651	23	33	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	744
2005	652	17	37	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	739
2006	672	12	34	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
2007	646	20	38	27	1	n/a	n/a	19	751
2008	614	17	44	22	1	n/a	n/a	21	719
2009	614	14	42	33	1	n/a	n/a	19	723
2010	616	13	32	36	1	n/a	n/a	20	718
2011	618	18	21	78	2	0	33	0	770
2012	618	34	25	93	2	1	31	0	804
2013	591	20	22	72	0	1	29	0	735
2014	570	13	31	78	0	2	29	0	723
2015	601	11	32	73	1	1	35	0	754
2016	656	18	26	93	1	2	30	0	826
2017	632	19	32	98	1	3	27	0	812
2018	628	21	33	97	1	2	21	0	803
2019	613	22	27	104	1	1	29	0	797
2020	608	20	26	97	0	0	36	0	787
2021	544	23	23	100	1	1	29	0	721
2022	573	18	19	101	1	0	30	0	742
2023	540	16	22	90	0	0	41	0	709

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

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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 Cypress Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	754	39.0	19.3	17
1989	655	36.0	18.1	20.2
1990	802	40.0	20.0	14.1
1991	946	45.0	21.0	13.5
1992	698	37.0	18.8	13.9
1993	771	37.0	20.8	12.3
1994	845	42.0	20.1	14
1995	918	47.0	19.5	12.3
1996	918	47.0	19.5	12.3
1997	995	52.0	19.1	11.3
1998	733	36.0	20.4	14.7
1999	763	40.0	19.1	17.6
2000	814	44.0	18.5	16.6
2001	811	43.0	18.9	19.1
2002	802	45.0	17.8	14.1
2003	802	45.0	17.8	14.1
2004	744	44.0	16.9	11.2
2005	739	44.0	16.8	10.7
2006	742	46.0	16.1	10
2007	751	47.0	16.0	10
2008	719	46.0	15.6	8.9
2009	723	53.3	15.4	10.5
2010	718	49.0	14.6	15.3
2011	770	51.0	15.0	19.1
2012	804	55.0	14.6	26.2
2013	735	54.0	13.6	25
2014	723	50.0	14.4	22.7
2015	754	49.0	15.3	25.6
2016	826	53.0	15.5	26.6
2017	812	56.0	14.5	23.6
2018	803	54.0	14.8	24.8
2019	797	52.0	15.3	22.1
2020	787	52.0	15.1	22.2
2021	721	50.0	14.4	20.5
2022	742	50.0	14.8	20.1
2023	709	48.0	14.7	24.4

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 Cypress Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	754	39.0	19.3	17
1989	655	36.0	18.1	20.2
1990	802	40.0	20.0	14.1
1991	946	45.0	21.0	13.5
1992	698	37.0	18.8	13.9
1993	771	37.0	20.8	12.3
1994	845	42.0	20.1	14
1995	918	47.0	19.5	12.3
1996	918	47.0	19.5	12.3
1997	995	52.0	19.1	11.3
1998	733	36.0	20.4	14.7
1999	763	40.0	19.1	17.6
2000	814	44.0	18.5	16.6
2001	811	43.0	18.9	19.1
2002	802	45.0	17.8	14.1
2003	802	45.0	17.8	14.1
2004	744	44.0	16.9	11.2
2005	739	44.0	16.8	10.7
2006	742	46.0	16.1	10
2007	751	47.0	16.0	10
2008	719	46.0	15.6	8.9
2009	723	53.3	15.4	10.5
2010	718	49.0	14.6	15.3
2011	770	51.0	15.0	19.1
2012	804	55.0	14.6	26.2
2013	735	54.0	13.6	25
2014	723	50.0	14.4	22.7
2015	754	49.0	15.3	25.6
2016	826	53.0	15.5	26.6
2017	812	56.0	14.5	23.6
2018	803	54.0	14.8	24.8
2019	797	52.0	15.3	22.1
2020	787	52.0	15.1	22.2
2021	721	50.0	14.4	20.5
2022	742	50.0	14.8	20.1
2023	709	48.0	14.7	24.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cypress Woods Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$351 (4.2%)	$8,082 (95.8%)	$8,433
2019	$346 (4.0%)	$8,404 (96.0%)	$8,751
2020	$315 (3.6%)	$8,361 (96.4%)	$8,677
2021	$913 (9.0%)	$9,240 (91.0%)	$10,152
2022	$1,205 (11.3%)	$9,445 (88.7%)	$10,651
2023	$1,062 (9.1%)	$10,626 (90.9%)	$11,689

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cypress Woods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 88^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	84	75	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	85	79	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	81	90	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	90	95	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	76	87	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	78	90	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Cypress Woods Elementary School)	77	85	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	797	709	11%
African American	22	16	27.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	27	22	18.5%
Hispanic	104	90	13.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	613	540	11.9%
Two or More Races	29	41	41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.1%	24.4%	2.3%

Schools Near Cypress Woods Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cypress Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Cypress Woods Blvd	Palm Harbor	34685	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 538-7325	709	48	14.7	24.4%	540 (76.2%)	16 (2.3%)	90 (12.7%)	22 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	91.9	116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.9%		93.2	88^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.1%	28	81.0	65.0	79.0				85.0	85.0	88.0			81.0					$11,689	$1,062	$10,626
Brooker Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Forelock Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 943-4600	548	38	14.4	15.9%	424 (77.4%)	13 (2.4%)	68 (12.4%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	93.6	80^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.5%		90.9	145^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.5%	65	82.0	74.0	75.0				92.0	91.0	79.0			83.0					$12,527	$1,318	$11,209
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	2795 Keystone Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 939-6413	374	29	12.8	31.0%	288 (77.0%)	11 (2.9%)	52 (13.9%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	63.9	775^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%		74.6	512^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.1%	263	77.0	66.0	51.0	67.0	64.0	67.0	79.0	50.0	56.0	47.0	68.0	56.0	52.0	92.0	100.0	64.0	$8,481	$767	$7,714
Highland Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Highlands Blvd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1429	529	38	13.9	43.7%	367 (69.4%)	24 (4.5%)	87 (16.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	71.4	612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		65.9	719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%	107	70.0	53.0	60.0				63.0	67.0	75.0			68.0					$11,982	$1,262	$10,720
Sutherland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3150 N Belcher Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1466	627	41	15.2	41.5%	466 (74.3%)	27 (4.3%)	91 (14.5%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	89.3	202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.8	344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	142	74.0	72.0	80.0				73.0	74.0	94.0			85.0					$10,839	$1,033	$9,806
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele	Public, Magnet	K-5	400 E Harrison St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-5508	270	19	14.5	32.2%	203 (75.2%)	22 (8.1%)	29 (10.7%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	96.9	22^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.1	7^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.7%	15	94.0	85.0	81.0				94.0	92.0	88.0			84.0					$12,160	$902	$11,259
Tarpon Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 943-5500	506	41	12.3	80.4%	153 (30.2%)	165 (32.6%)	144 (28.5%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.1%)	42.6	1273^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.6%		52.6	1030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	243	70.0	46.0	42.0				38.0	59.0	48.0			49.0					$14,659	$2,393	$12,267
Lake St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2855 County Road 95	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1161	595	39	15.2	39.5%	417 (70.1%)	30 (5.0%)	98 (16.5%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	86.1	281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.3	278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%	3	71.0	75.0	70.0				78.0	79.0	73.0			72.0					$12,546	$1,254	$11,293
Curlew Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1423	634	45	14.0	42.9%	433 (68.3%)	47 (7.4%)	112 (17.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	87.1	247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.1%		77.1	463^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	216	70.0	68.0	76.0				77.0	75.0	83.0			80.0					$13,572	$1,477	$12,095
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13910 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1645	877	56	15.8	12.8%	546 (62.3%)	19 (2.2%)	119 (13.6%)	128 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (7.1%)	96.8	23^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.0%		95.9	35^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.4%	12	88.0	82.0	89.0				92.0	95.0	93.0			79.0					$9,256	$1,437	$7,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Woods Elementary School

What district is Cypress Woods Elementary School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Cypress Woods Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Cypress Woods Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cypress Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cypress Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
High : East Lake High School

Is Cypress Woods Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Cypress Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Cypress Woods Elementary School?

Students at Cypress Woods Elementary School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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