Orchard Elementary School

921 Fox Ln, San Jose, CA 95131 | (408) 944-0388
  • Grades: KG-8
  • Student Enrollment: 836
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 921 Fox Ln., San Jose, CA 95131
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 836
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 419 (50.1%)
  • Females: 417 (49.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 85 (10.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 322 (38.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 407 (48.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Orchard Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian30.4%
Black617.3%
Asian44252.9%
Hispanic25630.6%
White637.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Orchard Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten10112.1%
1st Grade10112.1%
2nd Grade9911.8%
3rd Grade10212.2%
4th Grade9911.8%
5th Grade8910.6%
6th Grade819.7%
7th Grade9110.9%
8th Grade738.7%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
2.4%
District:
50.0%
Percent With Master's Degree: 19.5%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree: 12.2%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 95.0%
Number of Certificated Staff: 41.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 12.7
Average Age
School:
42.3
District:
43.5
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Community Member on July 06, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • One of the Best in San Jose

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