ORCHARD DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Orchard Dale Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the East Whittier City Elementary school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 609 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Orchard Dale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Orchard Dale Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the East Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, Orchard Dale aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their curiosity and creativity.
The school benefits from a strong sense of community, frequently engaging parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative educational experience. In addition to core academics, Orchard Dale emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often incorporating activities and programs that promote social-emotional growth and physical fitness. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the success of every child, the school strives to be a cornerstone of the Whittier community, helping students build a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Orchard Dale Elementary at (562) 789-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whittier, CA 90604-1539
(562) 789-7000
http://www.ewcsd.org
ORCHARD DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Whittier, CA with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Whittier City Elementary
- Total Students:
- 609
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 609 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.6%
- White
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.