Del Rey Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Del Rey Elementary School, located at 25 El Camino Moraga in Orinda, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Orinda Union School District, it is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics and language arts with enrichment programs in science, music, and physical education.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban Orinda community, benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and active support from the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). This collaboration fosters an environment that prioritizes student well-being, social-emotional development, and academic excellence. With its emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, Del Rey Elementary is consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in Contra Costa County, providing a strong foundation for students as they transition to middle school.

420

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Rey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	38
Black	9
Asian	64
Two or More	87
Pacific Islander	1

White
221 (52.6 %)
Two or More
87 (20.7 %)
Asian
64 (15.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.0 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
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:	Orinda Union Elementary
Phone:	(925)258-3099
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71