Orchard Elementary School in Modesto, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Orchard Elementary School is an urban public school in Modesto, California that is part of Sylvan Union School District. It serves 604 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.2:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

604 Students

24 Teachers

1800 Wisdom Way

Modesto, CA 95355 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Orchard Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Orchard Elementary School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

63%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Orchard Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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