La Veta Elementary

www.orangeusd.org/la-veta-elementary-school

459 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Veta Elementary, located in Orange, California, is a public school serving students within the Orange Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its young learners. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, La Veta aims to equip students with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is known for its sense of community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, La Veta often promotes initiatives that encourage social-emotional growth and character development. As part of the Orange Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and standards, striving to create a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

459

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Veta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	341
Black	5
Asian	25
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
341 (74.3 %)
White
62 (13.5 %)
Asian
25 (5.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.4 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)997-6155
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/la-veta-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 77

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 90