Orville Wright Elementary

361 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Orville Wright Elementary is a public school located in the airport neighborhood of Modesto, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Modesto City Schools district, the campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, where educators work collaboratively with families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as English language arts and mathematics, often supplemented by programs designed to help English learners and those requiring additional academic support. Beyond the classroom, Orville Wright provides various activities and initiatives aimed at encouraging student participation, responsibility, and character building. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and engaging campus culture, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed as lifelong learners and contributing members of their community.

361

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orville Wright Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	290
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
290 (80.3 %)
White
48 (13.3 %)
Two or More
12 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-8462
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 53

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 42