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Orchard Dale Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Whittier, California · East Whittier City Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students472
Student:Teacher23.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
Orchard Dale
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
472
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
64%-1.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Orchard Dale Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 472 students. It is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Whittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061185001321

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment472
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino84.3%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
84.3%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %64%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)