Orange Grove Elementary

10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601

orangegrove.whittiercity.net

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orange Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving as part of the Whittier City School District. Situated at 10626 E. Orange Grove Ave., the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while cultivating a strong sense of community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Whittier City School District, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and high academic standards. Families interested in enrollment, specific school programs, or current news regarding campus events can find detailed information on the official district website at [http://www.whittiercity.net](http://www.whittiercity.net). Through its dedicated staff and focus on student-centered instruction, Orange Grove Elementary remains a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, striving to provide a safe and effective foundation for young learners.

324

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	304
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Hispanic
304 (93.8%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)
White
7 (2.2%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Whittier City
Phone:	(562)789-3200
Website:	http://orangegrove.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 80

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56