Handy Elementary

www.orangeusd.org/handy-elementary-school

377 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Handy Elementary School is located in Orange, California, and operates as part of the Orange Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of both academic skills and character education to prepare students for their future schooling.

The school's programming typically reflects the standards set by the Orange Unified School District, which prioritizes student achievement, literacy, and mathematical proficiency. Through its mission, Handy Elementary aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere involving teachers, staff, and parents to ensure that every student has access to the resources needed for success. By focusing on a well-rounded educational approach, the school strives to create an inclusive and engaging campus climate that encourages student growth and lifelong learning.

377

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Handy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	339
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	7

Hispanic
339 (90.2%)
White
21 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6183
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/handy-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 66

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Handy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Handy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	50.1%
Male	187	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)