Orangedale Early Learning Center serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orangedale Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orangedale Early Learning Center's student population of 34 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orangedale Early Learning Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
47%
Black
29%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center?
34 students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Orangedale Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orangedale Early Learning Center offer ?
Orangedale Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Orangedale Early Learning Center part of?
Orangedale Early Learning Center is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District.
In what neighborhood is Orangedale Early Learning Center located?
Orangedale Early Learning Center is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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