Orangethorpe Elementary

1400 S. Brookhurst Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92833

www.fullertonsd.org/orangethorpe

504 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

504

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orangethorpe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	401
Black	5
Asian	28
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
401 (79.6 %)
White
44 (8.7 %)
Asian
28 (5.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fullerton Elementary
Phone:	(714)447-7730
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/orangethorpe
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 82