ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orange Center Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orange Center school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 301 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Orange Center Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Orange Center Elementary, located at 3530 S. Cherry Ave. in Fresno, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Orange Center School District. Situated in a semi-rural area south of downtown Fresno, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment for students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators and staff focus on the individual development of each child.

The campus is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often highlighting values of inclusivity and personal responsibility. By providing a broad curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, Orange Center Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond. Its location reflects a history of serving the surrounding agricultural and residential neighborhoods, maintaining strong ties to families in the Fresno area through consistent communication and community-centered school events.

For more information, contact Orange Center Elementary at (559) 237-0437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.