Excellent
#974 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
William W. Orr Elementary
Elementary School · Little Lake City Elementary · Norwalk, CA
A Little Lake City Elementary elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12130 South Jersey Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
- Math 58% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William W. Orr Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William W. Orr Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,709
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$2,014/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Harvest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Cresson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Paddison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Julia B. Morrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Lake City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
William W. Orr Elementary is listed in Little Lake City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William W. Orr Elementary
William W. Orr Elementary is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CA, part of Little Lake City Elementary, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about William W. Orr Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William W. Orr Elementary
What grades does William W. Orr Elementary serve?
William W. Orr Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William W. Orr Elementary?
William W. Orr Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William W. Orr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William W. Orr Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William W. Orr Elementary rank in CA?
William W. Orr Elementary ranks #974 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William W. Orr Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William W. Orr Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 William W. Orr Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William W. Orr Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William W. Orr Elementary a charter school?
No, William W. Orr Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William W. Orr Elementary a Title I school?
No, William W. Orr Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William W. Orr Elementary?
81.5% of students at William W. Orr 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (562) 868-7988
- Area population (ZIP 90650)
- 100,808
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90650; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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