ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orchard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orchard Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 874 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 40 teachers, Orchard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Elementary School, located in San Jose, California, serves as the heart of the Orchard School District. As a single-school district, it maintains a unique community-focused environment that prioritizes personalized attention and close collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade can thrive in a continuous learning environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Orchard Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience. The school leverages its location in the heart of Silicon Valley to encourage innovation and global awareness, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and contributing members of a diverse society. By maintaining high expectations and a dedicated staff, the school strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational foundation for the local community.

For more information, contact Orchard Elementary at (408) 944-0388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.