Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Orangewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orangewood Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bakersfield, CA, encompassing approximately 48 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 11.3 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Orangewood Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orangewood 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 Orangewood Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#5422 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangewood Elementary School's ranking?
Orangewood Elementary School is ranked #5422 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orangewood Elementary School often compared to?
Orangewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orangewood Elementary School?
617 students attend Orangewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orangewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orangewood Elementary School?
Orangewood Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orangewood Elementary School offer ?
Orangewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Orangewood Elementary School part of?
Orangewood Elementary School is part of Edison Elementary School District.
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