Oro Grande Elementary

19175 Third St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368

www.orogrande.net

91 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Oro Grande Elementary, located in the high desert community of Oro Grande, California, serves as a central hub for local students within the Oro Grande School District. As a small, rural campus, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that seeks to foster strong connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. Its academic approach is designed to provide foundational education while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Oro Grande School District, which is known for its focus on modern educational strategies, including independent study and innovative classroom technology. While the Third Street campus maintains the traditional feel of a community elementary school, it benefits from the district's commitment to personalized learning paths. By integrating traditional instruction with accessible digital resources, Oro Grande Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for academic success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Total Students

4.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oro Grande Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	78
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
78 (85.7%)
White
6 (6.6%)
Black
2 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (2.2%)
Two or More
2 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Oro Grande
Phone:	(760)245-9260
Website:	http://www.orogrande.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 19

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 14