ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orangewood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edison Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 578 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Orangewood 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.

Orangewood Elementary School, located at 9600 Eucalyptus Dr. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in the Bakersfield City School District. Situated in a residential area of East Bakersfield, the school plays a foundational role in its local community by providing core academic instruction and extracurricular support for elementary-aged children. As part of the district's broader mission, the school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for diverse student populations.

The campus at Orangewood is designed to accommodate the developmental needs of young learners, typically featuring classrooms, administrative facilities, and outdoor recreational spaces intended for physical education and social interaction. Like many schools in the Bakersfield City School District, Orangewood emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and home support. Families in this area rely on the school not only for primary education but also for various district-provided resources, including nutritional programs and student support services tailored to the needs of the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact Orangewood Elementary at (661) 366-8440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.