ORANGEVALE OPEN K-8
Orangevale Open K-8 is a public elementary school that is part of the San Juan Unified school district, located in Fair Oaks, CA with about 638 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 24 teachers, Orangevale Open K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Orangevale Open K-8, located in Fair Oaks, California, is a unique public school within the San Juan Unified School District that operates on a philosophy of "democratic education." Unlike traditional schools, it emphasizes a partnership between students, teachers, and parents, fostering a community-driven environment where students are encouraged to take an active role in their own learning process. The curriculum is designed to be highly project-based and experiential, focusing on developing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility rather than relying solely on standardized instruction.
Because of its status as an "open" program, the school places a heavy premium on parent involvement and community engagement, often requiring families to commit to volunteer hours and participation in school governance. The campus culture is noted for its inclusivity and multi-age groupings, which allow students to learn from one another and develop strong social-emotional skills. For families seeking an alternative to the conventional classroom structure, Orangevale Open provides a supportive, flexible space that prioritizes the "whole child" approach to education.
For more information, contact Orangevale Open K-8 at (916) 867-2067 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628-2948
(916) 867-2067
ORANGEVALE OPEN K-8 is a public school in Fair Oaks, CA with about 638 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Juan Unified
- Total Students:
- 638
- Teachers:
- 24.07
- 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 638 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGEVALE OPEN K-8 is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.