- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865004429
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062865004429 · Orange, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 23.5:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 493
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
493 students
What this shows Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy compares
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Asian 30.2%
White 14.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
California Iinspire Academy
Standard public school
699 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Standard public school
430 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Palmyra Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Orange Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
How many students attend Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
35.5% of students at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Orange, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.