Very Good
#3532 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Prospect Elementary
Elementary School · Orange Unified
379 North Virage St., Orange, CA 92869
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
25.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
25.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,532 of 9,539
In Orange
#8 of 27
public schools
In district
#13 of 39
Orange Unified
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Prospect Elementary
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About Prospect Elementary
Prospect Elementary is a public elementary school in Orange, CA, part of Orange Unified. Prospect Elementary serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Prospect Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,532 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Prospect Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Prospect Elementary runs 25.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Prospect Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Prospect Elementary — Students at Prospect Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Prospect Elementary Compares
See how Prospect Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
379 North Virage St., Orange, CA 92869
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prospect Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McPherson Magnet (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Villa Park Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Villa Park), with a comparable rating. Additionally, LA PURISIMA SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| El Modena High Orange | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Orange County Classical Academy Orange | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Esplanade Elementary Orange | 0.4 mi | 4.1 |
| McPherson Magnet Orange | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| La Purisima Catholic School Orange | 0.6 mi | — |
| LA PURISIMA SCHOOL Orange | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| OUSD Community Day Orange | 0.8 mi | — |
| OUSD Home Sch Orange | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy Orange | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Handy Elementary Orange | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| La Veta Elementary Orange | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Villa Park Elementary Villa Park | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Santiago Middle Orange | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Spirit Academy Orange | 1.3 mi | — |
| SPIRIT ACADEMY Orange | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| THE PRENTICE SCHOOL North Tustin | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Rossier Elementary/Middle Spectrum School Orange | 1.3 mi | — |
| The Prentice School North Tustin | 1.4 mi | — |
| ROSSIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orange | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92869 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,047
Median Home Value
$935,200
Median Rent
$2,335/mo
Population
36,684
College Educated
45.7%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
40.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prospect Elementary
What grades does Prospect Elementary serve?
Prospect Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Elementary rank in CA?
Prospect Elementary ranks #3,532 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Prospect Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prospect Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Prospect Elementary a charter school?
No, Prospect Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prospect Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Elementary?
86.6% of students at Prospect Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (714) 997-6271
Resources & Links
District
Orange Unified- District Enrollment
- 24,266
- Schools in District
- 41
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,147
- District Rank
- #13 of 39
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