Orangewood School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

orangewood.wesdschools.org/

797 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Orangewood School is a public K-8 school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators focus on meeting the individual needs of students through a blend of core curriculum, technology integration, and character development.

As a member of the WESD, Orangewood benefits from the district’s wide range of resources and extracurricular programs designed to foster both intellectual and social growth. The school prioritizes community involvement and family engagement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor and a culture of mutual respect, Orangewood strives to equip its learners with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

797

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orangewood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	466
Black	123
Asian	10
Two or More	48
American Indian	58
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
466 (58.5%)
Black
123 (15.4%)
White
91 (11.4%)
American Indian
58 (7.3%)
Two or More
48 (6.0%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)347-2900
Website:	http://orangewood.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 91