Orchard Dale Elementary

www.ewcsd.org

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Dale Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the East Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, Orchard Dale aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their curiosity and creativity.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, frequently engaging parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative educational experience. In addition to core academics, Orchard Dale emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often incorporating activities and programs that promote social-emotional growth and physical fitness. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the success of every child, the school strives to be a cornerstone of the Whittier community, helping students build a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

514

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Dale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	439
Black	4
Asian	17
Two or More	25

Hispanic
439 (85.4 %)
White
29 (5.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.9 %)
Asian
17 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-7000
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 118

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 91