ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Orangethorpe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fullerton Elementary school district, located in Fullerton, CA with about 647 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Orangethorpe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Orangethorpe Elementary School, located in Fullerton, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fullerton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and responsibility among its pupils.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, Orangethorpe Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement to enrich the educational experience. The school provides various resources and programs designed to help students reach their full potential, often focusing on technology integration and collaborative learning. Through its dedication to excellence and its focus on individual growth, Orangethorpe strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to excel and thrive.
For more information, contact Orangethorpe Elementary at (714) 447-7730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fullerton, CA 92833-4493
(714) 447-7730
ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fullerton, CA with about 647 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fullerton Elementary
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 25.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 647 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.9%
- White
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.