Orchard Elementary

(916)566-1930

orchard.twinriversusd.org/

344 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School, located in Rio Linda, California, is a public school serving students in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and engaging curriculum, Orchard Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Orchard Elementary serves as a vital community hub in Rio Linda, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school places a high value on maintaining a safe and welcoming campus culture that celebrates student achievements and promotes a sense of belonging. Through various school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on collaborative learning, Orchard Elementary strives to nurture the unique potential of every student while helping them navigate the challenges of their formative years.

344

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	141
Black	6
Asian	26
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
141 (41.0 %)
White
135 (39.2 %)
Two or More
30 (8.7 %)
Asian
26 (7.6 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-1930
Website:	http://orchard.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 63

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41