Orangedale Early Learning Center serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orangedale Early Learning Center's student population of 32 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence, Achievement, Innovation, Community
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orangedale Early Learning Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
32%
6%
White
6%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
7%
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?
32 students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orangedale Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orangedale Early Learning Center part of?
Orangedale Early Learning Center is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268).
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.
School Reviews
Review Orangedale Early Learning Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
