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Orangethorpe Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Fullerton, California · Fullerton Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students489
Student:Teacher22.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Orangethorpe
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
489
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Orangethorpe Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Fullerton, California. The school enrolls 489 students. It is part of the Fullerton Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictFullerton Elementary
County6059
CityFullerton
ZIP92833
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061473001799

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment489
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino72.2%
Black / African American8.8%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races4.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
72.2%
Black
8.8%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
4.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)