Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy

www.orangeusd.org/fletcher-elementary-school

507 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fletcher Elementary School, located at 515 W. Fletcher St. in Orange, California, serves the local community as part of the Orange Unified School District (OUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, student engagement, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment, Fletcher Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.

Beyond core academics, Fletcher Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and prepared. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Orange community to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports student growth. With a focus on the "whole child," the school utilizes district resources and local initiatives to provide students with the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.

507

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	234
Black	2
Asian	141
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
234 (46.2 %)
Asian
141 (27.8 %)
White
85 (16.8 %)
Two or More
43 (8.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6181
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/fletcher-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 84

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 58