Old Orchard Elementary

25141 N. Avenida Rondel
Valencia, CA 91355

www.newhallschooldistrict.com/oldorchard

504 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Old Orchard Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Valencia, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Saugus Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while placing a strong focus on character development, critical thinking, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future educational success.

The school is deeply rooted in the local community, often recognized for its active parent involvement and dedicated staff. Beyond its rigorous academic standards, Old Orchard provides various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, sciences, and physical education. With its commitment to high standards and a nurturing campus culture, Old Orchard Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Valencia neighborhood, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

504

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Orchard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	280
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Hispanic
280 (55.6 %)
White
165 (32.7 %)
Two or More
44 (8.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Newhall
Phone:	(661)291-4040
Website:	http://www.newhallschooldistrict.com/oldorchard
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 117

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 51