- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
West Orange Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Orange Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865004458
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orange Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #9 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.5:1
- large classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orange Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange Elementary ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Orange Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062865004458 · Orange, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 31.5:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
West Orange Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Orange Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 410
West Orange Elementary
410 students
What this shows West Orange Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Orange Elementary compares
West Orange 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 | 31.5:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
White 7.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, West Orange Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Orange Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orange Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
California Iinspire Academy
Standard public school
699 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Standard public school
493 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Standard public school
430 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Palmyra Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Orange Elementary
How many students attend West Orange Elementary?
West Orange Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orange Elementary is 31.5:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Orange Elementary?
68.9% of students at West Orange Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Orange Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Orange Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orange Elementary?
West Orange Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 West Orange Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange Elementary ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides West Orange Elementary, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.