Orchard Elementary School District

921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131-1602
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Orchard Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 740 students in Orchard Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Orchard Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
740 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orchard Elementary School District, which is ranked #792 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#769 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
34%
49%
47%
30-34%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
37%
12%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,588 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,015 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,588
$20,100
Spending / Student
$22,015
$18,511

Best Orchard Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Gr: K-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orchard Elementary School District?
Orchard Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 740 students.
What is the rank of Orchard Elementary School District?
Orchard Elementary School District is ranked #792 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard Elementary School District?
47% of Orchard Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School District?
Orchard Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Orchard Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,015 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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