Orange Center Elementary

Orange Center Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fresno, California, nestled in a rural area near the town. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 248 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. There are eleven full-time equivalent teachers who work diligently to provide education for all learners at Orange Center Elementary.

The school's academic performance, as indicated by the MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and state ranking of #4816 among California’s 9,566 schools (which places it around the 50th percentile), suggests there is room for growth in terms of student achievement. In reading and ELA, 39% of students are proficient or above, while only 20% meet proficiency standards in math. Despite these challenges, Orange Center Elementary remains a vital part of its community, offering educational opportunities to children in the surrounding rural area.

The school’s setting provides a unique environment that fosters close-knit relationships between teachers, parents, and students, making it an important center for learning and development in this part of Fresno County.

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Center Elementary is 22.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Orange Center Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.