Serving 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Elementary School's student population of 765 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooktree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
765 students attend Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Orchard Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?
Orchard Elementary School is part of Orchard Elementary School District.
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