- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Orchard Dale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Dale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001321
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Dale Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Dale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Dale Elementary ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Orchard Dale Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 061185001321 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 18.9:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Orchard Dale Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orchard Dale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- This school
Orchard Dale Elementary
472 students
What this shows Orchard Dale Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Dale Elementary compares
Orchard Dale Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$17,792
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
White 4.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Orchard Dale Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Dale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Dale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Whittier
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Leffingwell Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Dale Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Dale Elementary?
Orchard Dale Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Dale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Dale Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Orchard Dale Elementary?
49.8% of students at Orchard Dale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Dale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Dale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Dale Elementary?
Orchard Dale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Orchard Dale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Dale Elementary ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Orchard Dale Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.