Prospect Elementary

www.orangeusd.org/prospect-elementary-school

375 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary, located at 379 N. Virage St. in Orange, California, is a public school operating under the Orange Unified School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, character education, and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard-aligned curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is an integral part of the Orange Unified School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, technological integration, and strong home-school partnerships. Families associated with Prospect Elementary typically benefit from district-wide resources, including specialized programs for English learners and students with unique educational needs. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and social-emotional growth, Prospect Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for its students within the local Orange community.

375

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	307
Black	1
Asian	17
Two or More	17

Hispanic
307 (81.9 %)
White
33 (8.8 %)
Asian
17 (4.5 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)
Black
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:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6271
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/prospect-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 65

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prospect Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prospect Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	44.5%
Male	208	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)