Orangewood Elementary

School Overview
Orangewood Elementary School, located at 9600 Eucalyptus Dr. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in the Bakersfield City School District. Situated in a residential area of East Bakersfield, the school plays a foundational role in its local community by providing core academic instruction and extracurricular support for elementary-aged children. As part of the district's broader mission, the school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for diverse student populations.

The campus at Orangewood is designed to accommodate the developmental needs of young learners, typically featuring classrooms, administrative facilities, and outdoor recreational spaces intended for physical education and social interaction. Like many schools in the Bakersfield City School District, Orangewood emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and home support. Families in this area rely on the school not only for primary education but also for various district-provided resources, including nutritional programs and student support services tailored to the needs of the surrounding neighborhood.
617
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orangewood Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic545
Black14
Asian2
Two or More16
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    545 (88.3%)
  • White
    36 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.6%)
  • Black
    14 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
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: N/A
District: Edison Elementary
Phone: (661)366-8440
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 498
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 150
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 108
Grade 3 137
Grade 4 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orangewood Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten150
Grade 1111
Grade 2108
Grade 3137
Grade 4111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orangewood Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31951.7%
Male29848.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)