- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Orangethorpe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orangethorpe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001799
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangethorpe Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangethorpe Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangethorpe Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Orangethorpe Elementary grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 061473001799 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 24.4:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Orangethorpe Elementary grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orangethorpe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary
872 students
- D. Russell Par
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854 students
- Ladera Vista J
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- This school
Orangethorpe Elementary
489 students
What this shows Orangethorpe Elementary reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangethorpe Elementary compares
Orangethorpe Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$17,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
White 8.4%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Orangethorpe Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangethorpe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangethorpe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Fullerton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Standard public school
892 students 27:1 students per teacher
Beechwood Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Lane Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 28:1 students per teacher
Acacia Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 30:1 students per teacher
Laguna Road Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Standard public school
610 students 27.7:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangethorpe Elementary
How many students attend Orangethorpe Elementary?
Orangethorpe Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangethorpe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangethorpe Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangethorpe Elementary?
75.2% of students at Orangethorpe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangethorpe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orangethorpe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangethorpe Elementary?
Orangethorpe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orangethorpe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangethorpe Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Elementary?
Besides Orangethorpe Elementary, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), Beechwood Elementary (872 students), and D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.