Orleans Elementary

Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
38016 Highway 96
Orleans, CA 95556
63 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Orleans Elementary is a small, rural K-8 public school located in the remote mountain community of Orleans, California. Situated within the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, the school serves a tight-knit population along the Klamath River. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school plays a central role in the local community, often acting as a hub for student engagement and regional activities.

The school is deeply integrated with the cultural and environmental landscape of Northern California, emphasizing a personalized learning environment typical of small-enrollment rural institutions. By maintaining close ties to the broader Klamath-Trinity district, Orleans Elementary works to provide its students with the necessary academic resources while fostering a classroom atmosphere that values individualized attention and a connection to the unique heritage of the Orleans area.
63
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    40 (63.5 %)
  • White
    14 (22.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.2 %)
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: Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
Phone: (530)625-5600
Website: http://oes.ktjusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Junction Elementary
Junction Elementary
13 Students
98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568 (6.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th