Orangethorpe Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orangethorpe Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orangethorpe Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Orangethorpe Elementary School?
597 students attend Orangethorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orangethorpe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangethorpe Elementary School?
Orangethorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orangethorpe Elementary School offer ?
Orangethorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Orangethorpe Elementary School part of?
Orangethorpe Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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