Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Handy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Handy Elementary serves the west part of Orange, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Handy Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Handy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Handy Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5857 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handy Elementary School's ranking?
Handy Elementary School is ranked #5857 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Handy Elementary School often compared to?
Handy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California Iinspire Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Handy Elementary School?
377 students attend Handy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Handy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Handy Elementary School?
Handy Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Handy Elementary School offer ?
Handy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Handy Elementary School part of?
Handy Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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