- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Orangewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orangewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061194001331
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangewood Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #82 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangewood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangewood Elementary ranks #82 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Edison Elementary · California
NCES ID 061194001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Orangewood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061194001331 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 20.6:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Middle (489 students)
Orangewood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Orangewood Elementary compares
Orangewood 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Orangewood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Elementary reports $19,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangewood Elementary
How many students attend Orangewood Elementary?
Orangewood Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangewood Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangewood Elementary?
80.0% of students at Orangewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orangewood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangewood Elementary?
Orangewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Orangewood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangewood Elementary ranks #82 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Elementary?
Besides Orangewood Elementary, Edison Elementary also operates Edison Middle (489 students). See the Edison Elementary district page for the complete list.