Is Olive Elementary a good school?

Olive Elementary ranks 3241 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Olive Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Olive Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Olive Elementary?

Students at Olive Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 15% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Olive Elementary

Summary:

Olive Elementary is a public elementary school located in Orange, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 326 students. It is part of the Orange Unified School District, which is ranked 517 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olive Elementary faces significant challenges compared to its nearby peers and the district/state averages. The school consistently performs below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.82% of Olive Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.53% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate at Olive Elementary was 27.54%, while the district and state averages were 45.47% and 35.54%, respectively. Olive Elementary's performance in Science (CAST) is also below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.1% in 2017-2018 to 44.9% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

Olive Elementary's challenges extend beyond academic performance and attendance. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Serrano Elementary, Crescent Elementary, Nohl Canyon Elementary, and Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy, Olive Elementary's academic performance and other key metrics lag behind. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions, increased resources, and community engagement may be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

3038 North Magnolia
Orange, CA 92865-1631

(714) 637-8218

District: Orange Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3241^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,812

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.2%

White:

15.0%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olive Elementary ranks worse than 55.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 22^nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), White (15%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olive Elementary is 22.4, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Olive Elementary employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olive Elementary is $5,812, which is the 5^th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olive Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Olive Elementary 3241^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Olive Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Orange Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Unified 517^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olive Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	42.20	2536^th	4809	47.3%
2005	50.98	2143^rd	4822	55.6%
2006	36.34	2915^th	4818	39.5%
2007	41.27	2825^th	5113	44.7%
2008	56.92	2005^th	5113	60.8%
2009	60.00	1916^th	5193	63.1%
2010	50.07	2565^th	5314	51.7%
2011	42.79	3037^th	5377	43.5%
2012	38.06	3388^th	5390	37.1%
2013	31.30	3941^st	5530	28.7%
2015	38.70	3091^st	5611	44.9%
2016	41.32	2995^th	5614	46.7%
2017	35.91	3373^rd	5692	40.7%
2018	31.52	3704^th	5662	34.6%
2019	25.91	4279^th	5789	26.1%
2022	28.19	4024^th	5883	31.6%
2023	40.25	3109^th	5874	47.1%
2024	38.84	3241^st	5862	44.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.41	2171^st	3311	34.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.30	935^th	2420	61.4%
2024	31.38	1735^th	2634	34.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.96	3096^th	5084	39.1%
2019	24.66	4251^st	5173	17.8%
2022	24.93	4254^th	5264	19.2%
2023	48.70	2455^th	5374	54.3%
2024	50.98	2321^st	5511	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.79	3294^th	5413	39.1%
2019	23.38	4354^th	5492	20.7%
2022	25.65	4152^nd	5635	26.3%
2023	41.96	2887^th	5617	48.6%
2024	36.14	3322^nd	5605	40.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.24	452^nd	2585	82.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.33	3837^th	5431	29.4%
2019	31.71	3647^th	5510	33.8%
2022	31.88	3637^th	5663	35.8%
2023	37.94	3196^th	5650	43.4%
2024	42.09	2934^th	5636	47.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olive Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.98	3343^rd	4830	30.8%
2019	30.68	3647^th	4963	26.5%
2022	32.10	3522^nd	5084	30.7%
2023	44.57	2587^th	5098	49.3%
2024	41.54	2858^th	5102	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, February 26, 2018

Love this special little gem of a school! Great teachers, sweet kids, and wonderful parents that care. Makes it a wonderful community school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Olive is a great school! Many new programs and great teachers! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Olive Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	235	9	19	144	2	n/a	n/a	0	409
2001	228	13	18	152	3	n/a	n/a	0	414
2002	222	9	23	162	2	n/a	n/a	1	419
2003	222	9	23	162	2	n/a	n/a	1	419
2004	207	4	18	151	2	n/a	n/a	30	412
2005	216	7	27	209	2	n/a	n/a	39	500
2006	176	6	26	237	3	n/a	n/a	45	493
2007	155	5	20	218	4	n/a	n/a	49	451
2008	136	9	25	197	2	n/a	n/a	0	369
2009	126	10	20	166	1	2	54	0	379
2010	118	13	20	209	2	1	25	0	388
2011	143	16	41	298	3	5	43	0	549
2012	156	19	37	348	3	3	28	0	594
2013	127	25	31	345	2	4	32	0	566
2014	120	23	28	329	2	2	27	0	531
2015	104	22	35	318	2	3	19	0	503
2016	85	14	35	305	2	4	16	0	461
2017	74	11	23	283	1	3	22	0	417
2018	56	9	16	242	1	2	14	0	340
2019	50	5	15	252	1	1	17	0	341
2020	63	7	22	305	1	1	21	0	420
2021	53	5	21	274	0	1	22	0	376
2022	54	3	20	249	0	2	26	0	354
2023	49	2	18	232	0	2	23	0	326

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olive Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	409	20.0	20.5	29.8
2001	414	20.0	20.7	32.4
2002	419	21.5	19.5	33
2003	419	21.5	19.5	33
2004	412	20.0	20.6	29.3
2005	500	23.0	21.7	35.6
2006	493	21.0	23.5	37.5
2007	451	20.0	22.6	42.3
2008	369	21.0	17.6	39.6
2009	379	15.8	20.2	41.4
2010	388	15.0	25.8	49
2011	549	n/a	n/a	43.9
2012	594	21.9	27.0	n/a
2013	566	19.4	29.0	63.8
2014	531	18.4	28.7	58
2015	503	19.0	26.4	56.9
2016	461	14.0	32.9	56.6
2017	417	14.5	28.7	56.8
2018	340	12.8	26.5	64.7
2019	341	12.0	28.4	59.8
2020	420	n/a	n/a	51.2
2021	376	15.6	24.0	56.4
2022	354	15.0	23.6	48.9
2023	326	14.5	22.4	72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olive Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	409	20.0	20.5	29.8
2001	414	20.0	20.7	32.4
2002	419	21.5	19.5	33
2003	419	21.5	19.5	33
2004	412	20.0	20.6	29.3
2005	500	23.0	21.7	35.6
2006	493	21.0	23.5	37.5
2007	451	20.0	22.6	42.3
2008	369	21.0	17.6	39.6
2009	379	15.8	20.2	41.4
2010	388	15.0	25.8	49
2011	549	n/a	n/a	43.9
2012	594	21.9	27.0	n/a
2013	566	19.4	29.0	63.8
2014	531	18.4	28.7	58
2015	503	19.0	26.4	56.9
2016	461	14.0	32.9	56.6
2017	417	14.5	28.7	56.8
2018	340	12.8	26.5	64.7
2019	341	12.0	28.4	59.8
2020	420	n/a	n/a	51.2
2021	376	15.6	24.0	56.4
2022	354	15.0	23.6	48.9
2023	326	14.5	22.4	72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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