Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Elementary serves the southern part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard 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 Orchard Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4892 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Elementary School is ranked #4892 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School, Dena Boer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
579 students attend Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?
Orchard Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Orchard is an amazing school!!
The staff and teachers are always so friendly and helpful. Its more then a school its a family. At my sons old school they allowed him to slip through the cracks. Orchard wants to ensure that doesn't happen with him. I feel extremely blessed that we are now Orchard Owls!
* Michelle Buffa the speech therapist is amazing as well!
-Proud Parent of a Owl
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