Orchard Dale Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Orchard Dale Elementary

Orchard Dale Elementary is a public school in Whittier, California, a large suburb. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 487 students and 24 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 20 students. This is better than the district average. The curriculum at Orchard Dale Elementary is based on California's academic standards and focuses on English language arts, math, science, and social studies. The school uses targeted interventions and enrichment programs to help students with a range of learning needs. Instruction focuses on hands-on activities, group projects, and literacy and STEM-focused programs that encourage students to be involved, think critically, and solve problems. The student body is made up of 53% girls and 47% boys, and about 64% of the students come from low-income families. This shows that the school is committed to providing equal educational opportunities. According to U.S. News data, about 46% of students are good at math and 50% are good at English language arts. These are areas where students are doing okay but could do better.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 50%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 50% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

487

Total Students

$123043

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.13%

Asian 3.08%

Hispanic 86.04%

Black 1.23%

Two+ Races 4.52%

Native Am. 0%

White

5.13%

Asian

3.08%

Hispanic

86.04%

Black

1.23%

Two+ Races

4.52%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 487

52.77%

257 Female

47.23%

230 Male

Student Population

487 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Orchard Dale Elementary Contact Information

Address

10625 South Cole Rd., Whittier, CA, 90604

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Phone

(562) 789-7000

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Website

http://www.ewcsd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

Kindness is spreading like wildfire at Orchard Dale Elementary! From January 26 to January 30, the school is hosting the Great Kindness Challenge, which encourages students to be kind and caring. The school has also planned a second PBIS Party to reward students for their good behavior and encourage them to be good. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and community involvement, as shown by upcoming events like a GATE Workshop and an ELAC Meeting.

FAQ

Q1. How do schools keep parents up to date on what their kids are doing?

Ans. Orchard Dale Elementary values family involvement and keeps parents up to date on school programs and their child's progress through meetings, updates, and events.

Q2. What is the main goal of the Orchard Dale Elementary?

Ans. Orchard Dale Elementary focuses on helping students who want to learn more by giving them more academic and creative problem-solving skills.

Q3. Are families a part of school life?

Ans. Families are asked to take part in events.

Q4. What does the school do to help kids be creative?

Ans. The curriculum includes art, music, and hands-on science projects to help students express themselves creatively.

Q5. What else do you learn besides what you learn in school?

Ans. The school wants students to be responsible, talk to each other, and work together.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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