Orleans Elementary School

38016 Highway 96
Orleans, CA 95556
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orleans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orleans Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Orleans 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 Orleans Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6904 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
34%
20-29%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
66%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(22-23)
53.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orleans Elementary School's ranking?
Orleans Elementary School is ranked #6904 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
62 students attend Orleans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Orleans Elementary School students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orleans Elementary School offer ?
Orleans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orleans Elementary School part of?
Orleans Elementary School is part of Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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