Glorietta Elementary

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glorietta Elementary School, located in the serene hills of Orinda, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Orinda Union School District, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that consistently produces high-achieving students. The campus culture is defined by a deep sense of community, where parents, teachers, and staff collaborate closely to support the holistic development of every child.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Glorietta Elementary places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and character development. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity, and civic responsibility. With access to dedicated enrichment programs, modern facilities, and a supportive suburban setting, Glorietta is frequently recognized as a premier educational institution in the East Bay, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

462

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glorietta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	31
Asian	93
Two or More	96

White
242 (52.4 %)
Two or More
96 (20.8 %)
Asian
93 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.7 %)

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)254-8770
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
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 82

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 78