Orangedale Early Learning Center serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orangedale Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orangedale Early Learning Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orangedale Early Learning Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
17%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center?
23 students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orangedale Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orangedale Early Learning Center offer ?
Orangedale Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Orangedale Early Learning Center part of?
Orangedale Early Learning Center is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District.
In what neighborhood is Orangedale Early Learning Center located?
Orangedale Early Learning Center is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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