- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Old Orchard Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062718004096 · Valencia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 23.6:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students)
Old Orchard Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Old Orchard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pico Canyon El
Pico Canyon Elementary
851 students
- Stevenson Ranc
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
764 students
- Valencia Valle
Valencia Valley Elementary
738 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
729 students
- Oak Hills Elem
Oak Hills Elementary
660 students
- This school
Old Orchard Elementary
520 students
What this shows Old Orchard Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Orchard Elementary compares
Old Orchard Elementary 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Newhall reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~520 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.