Enrollment
520
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
Old Orchard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Old Orchard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004096
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Orchard Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Orchard Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Orchard Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Orchard Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Orchard Elementary
Old Orchard Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Valencia, California, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #598.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valencia's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Creek Academy (983 students): Old Orchard Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 27.3:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) alongside Old Orchard Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Old Orchard Elementary compares
Old Orchard Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 27.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Old Orchard Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Old Orchard Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Old Orchard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Orchard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Creek Academy
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hills Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Old Orchard Elementary
How many students attend Old Orchard Elementary?
Old Orchard Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Orchard Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% 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 Old Orchard Elementary?
36.9% of students at Old Orchard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Orchard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Orchard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Orchard Elementary?
Old Orchard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Old Orchard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Orchard Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
Is Old Orchard Elementary a good school?
Old Orchard Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newhall?
Besides Old Orchard Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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