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Orville Wright Elementary

1602 Monterey St., Modesto, CA, 95354

Ranked 6255 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Modesto
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Orville Wright Elementary

1602 Monterey St., Modesto, CA, 95354

About Orville Wright Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 12% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
367
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 9.54%
Asian 1.09%
Hispanic 83.38%
Black 1.63%
Two+ Races 4.09%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
9.54%
Asian
1.09%
Hispanic
83.38%
Black
1.63%
Two+ Races
4.09%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 367
49.32%
181 Female
50.68%
186 Male

Student Population

367 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Orville Wright Elementary Contact Information

Address

1602 Monterey St., Modesto, CA, 95354

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Phone

(209) 574-8462

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:28 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Orville Wright Elementary in Modesto, California, is getting a lot of attention for its community-focused projects! The school recently tried to raise $500,000 to build a new building on one of its campuses to ease overcrowding in classrooms. This shows how much they care about making sure students have a good place to learn. This is just one of the many ways the school is committed to helping students succeed and getting involved in the community.

Orville Wright Elementary is also part of Modesto City Schools' plan to make the future greener and healthier for students, which is in line with the district's 2025-2026 Sustainability Plan. The school has a Gifted & Talented program and focuses on building character by teaching values like respect, empathy, and kindness.

FAQ

Q1. Do parents and teachers get together at school?

Ans. Yes, there are parent-teacher conferences every year, and you can also set one up if you ask. These meetings keep families up to date on how their child is doing in school.

Q2. Do students learn about safety rules?

Ans. Staff regularly teach and practice safety procedures to make sure students feel safe and ready.

Q3. Are there rules for picking up students after school?

Ans. Yes, Orville Wright Elementary has set up designated pickup areas to keep students safe when they leave school.

Q4. Is Orville Wright Elementary a school that you can go to online?

Ans. Yes, an online learning platform that meets students' academic needs is used to teach them.

Q5. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. With coursework, students can work at their own pace, and teachers check in often to help them stay on track.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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