Orinda Union School District

What Orinda Union School District does

Orinda Union School District (OUSD) is a California public school district serving approximately 2,500-2,600 students across Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, operating four elementary schools (Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow, Wagner Ranch) and one middle school (Orinda Intermediate School) from a single headquarters at 8 Altarinda Rd. in Orinda, Contra Costa County. The district employs approximately 310 staff, including 160 certificated teachers and 132 classified support staff, and is ranked in the top 1% of California school districts academically, with 87% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA and Math. The district's revenue model is multi-stream: the majority comes from California state per-pupil funding through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), supplemented by three voter-approved parcel taxes (Measure A at $385/parcel since 2003, Measure B at $124/parcel since 2009, and Measure Z at $295/parcel since March 2023, collectively ~14% of annual revenue), one-time capital from two 2018 facility bonds ($50M Measure E and $55M Measure I), and ancillary fee-based services including the Before/After School Care (BASC) program operated under EZChildTrack management.

The district operates an EdTech stack anchored on Google Workspace for Education, the Aeries Student Information System with parent portal, Clever single sign-on, and ParentSquare for district-to-family communication. Service offerings include a STEAM curriculum, comprehensive special education services (ISP, inclusion, SDC, speech, OT, behavioral therapy), a district-wide universal free meal program (operational since 2022-23 via Chartwells), and the Sandy Hook Promise Say Something anonymous safety reporting platform adopted in 2023. Community fundraising is structurally significant: the ONE (Orinda Network for Education) 501(c)(3) foundation and five school Parent Clubs collectively contribute over $2 million annually to bridge the gap between state funding and actual per-pupil educational costs, funding class-size reduction, PE teachers, counselors, library technicians, and instructional aides. Enrollment is processed through the district office using the online Aeries portal, with inter-district transfers accepted subject to space availability; most 8th-grade graduates feed into Acalanes Union High School District for secondary education.

Name

Orinda Union School District

Legal name

Orinda Union School District

Website

https://www.orindaschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public TK-8 school district in Orinda, California serving approximately 2,500-2,600 students across four elementary schools and one middle school, funded by state allocations, voter-approved parcel taxes, and bond measures, ranked top 1% in California academic performance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary and middle school
• Special education services
• Before and after school care
• STEAM curriculum programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Orinda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Parcel Tax Revenue: Local parcel taxes including Measure A ($385/parcel), Measure B ($124/parcel), and Measure Z ($295/parcel) approved by Orinda voters. These offset lack of state funding and amount to approximately 14% of total District annual revenue combined.
2. State Funding: California state per-pupil funding distributed through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
3. ONE Foundation Donations: Orinda Network for Education (ONE) 501(c)(3) foundation raises funds annually to bridge gap between state funding and actual cost to educate each student.
4. Parent Club Contributions: Parent Clubs at five schools collectively contribute over $2 million annually to fund programs, services, and personnel including class size reduction, PE teachers, counselors, and instructional aides.
5. Bond Measures: Facility bonds approved by voters including Measure E ($50 million in 2018) for classroom updates and Measure I ($55 million in 2018) for HVAC, electrical, and security upgrades.
6. Before/After School Care (BASC) Fees: Fee-based extended day recreation program open 7 AM-6 PM on school days. Fees waived for students eligible for free/reduced meals, English learners, and foster youth.
7. Universal Meal Program: State-mandated universal free school meals providing free breakfast and lunch to all students under California Universal Free School Meals Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orinda Union School District is a California public K-8 school district that delivers free public education to approximately 2,500-2,600 Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade students across four elementary schools and one middle school. The district provides core academics, a STEAM program, comprehensive special education services, before and after school care (BASC), universal free meals, and counseling/wellness programs, funded primarily by state per-pupil funding, voter-approved parcel taxes, and community donations.

Product overview

Orinda Union School District operates as a public TK-8 school district consisting of four elementary schools (Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow, Wagner Ranch) serving students in TK through grade 5, and one middle school (Orinda Intermediate School) serving grades 6-8. The district provides comprehensive educational programs including STEAM, special education services, before/after-school care (BASC), and universal meal services. Upon completion of 8th grade, most students attend Acalanes Union High School District. The district serves approximately 2,500-2,600 students with a focus on academic excellence, having achieved 87% of students meeting or exceeding standards for ELA and Math.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Del Rey Elementary School (Dolphin Club): Before and after school care program at Del Rey Elementary School
• Glorietta Elementary School (Gopher Club)
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School (Coyote Club)
• Wagner Ranch Elementary School (Bandit Club)
• BASC (Before and After School Care)
• ONE (Orinda Network for Education)

Products and services

• Del Rey Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 5, located at 25 El Camino Moraga in Orinda, California. Delivered free of charge to resident families as part of the district's public K-8 education program.
• Glorietta Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 5, located at 15 Martha Road in Orinda, California. Delivered free of charge to resident families as part of the district's public K-8 education program.
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 5, located at 20 Washington Lane in Orinda, California. Delivered free of charge to resident families as part of the district's public K-8 education program.
• Wagner Ranch Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 5, located at 350 Camino Pablo in Orinda, California. Delivered free of charge to resident families as part of the district's public K-8 education program.
• Orinda Intermediate School Public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8, located at 80 Ivy Drive in Orinda, California. Delivered free of charge to resident families and includes OIS Math Pathways curriculum and preparation for transition to Acalanes Union High School District.
• Before and After School Care (BASC) Fee-based extended day recreation program offered at all four OUSD elementary school sites (Dolphin Club at Del Rey, Gopher Club at Glorietta, Coyote Club at Sleepy Hollow, Bandit Club at Wagner Ranch). Operates 7 AM to 6 PM on all school days, with fees waived for students eligible for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM), English learners, and foster youth.
• STEAM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program integrating five areas of learning to develop innovative skills in students through hands-on projects. Funded through voter-approved parcel taxes and bond measures for classroom modernization.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program for students with disabilities including Instructional Support Programs (ISP), Inclusion Program, Special Day Classes (SDC), Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy, delivered in compliance with California and federal special education law.
• Universal Free Meal Program Universal free school meals program providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students at all school sites, administered through a partnership with Chartwells food service management and compliant with USDA Dietary Guidelines.
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Pre-kindergarten program for children who turn four years of age by specified cutoff dates, preparing students for kindergarten entry. Delivered free of charge to resident families as part of the district's TK-8 program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of students meet or exceed standards for ELA and Math
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sandy Hook PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023District partners with Sandy Hook Promise's Say Something program providing anonymous online reporting system for bullying, threats, and safety concerns. This replaces the previous anonymous tip line with a comprehensive violence prevention and reporting tool.
• ChartwellscoreOthers · 1 January 2022Chartwells is the district's food service management company providing universal free meals (breakfast and lunch) to all students under California's Universal Free School Meals Program. District transitioned to universal meal program starting 2022-23 school year.
• Contra Costa County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict works in close partnership with Contra Costa County Office of Education for teacher credentialing and licensure support. County office provides oversight and resources for district operations.
• ONE (Orinda Network for Education)coreOthersONE is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation that strengthens and amplifies fundraising efforts of all Parent Clubs and community members. ONE bridges the gap between state funding and actual cost to educate each student, funding smaller class sizes, technology, STEAM programs, wellness centers, and counselors.
• Parent Clubs (Del Rey, Glorietta, OIS, Sleepy Hollow, Wagner Ranch)coreOthersIndividual school Parent Clubs provide significant funding to support programs and personnel. Collectively contributing over $2 million annually, Parent Clubs fund class size reduction, PE teachers, counselors, library technicians, and instructional support.
• Acalanes Union High School DistrictminorOthersReceiving district for majority of OUSD 8th grade graduates. OUSD feeds into this district for high school education.
• Lamorinda School Bus Program (First Student)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLamorinda School Bus Program has served Lamorinda families since 1994, providing transportation services. First Student provides dispatch services for late buses, emergencies, and lost items. Bus passes and payment handled through program office.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Acalanes Union High School District: Receiving high school district for the majority of OUSD graduates; operates in the same Lamorinda area with comparable academic performance expectations and community-funded operating model.
• Los Altos School District: Bay Area K-8 district with top-tier academic performance and a comparable parcel-tax + parent-foundation funding architecture feeding into Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
• Moraga School District: The third Lamorinda K-8 district, sharing the Lamorinda School Bus Program with OUSD and feeding into Acalanes Union High School District. Operates with a similar mix of state funding and parcel taxes in an affluent suburban community.
• San Marino Unified School District: Small, high-performing Southern California K-12 district consistently ranked among California's top academic performers, with a similar community-funded model and parcel-tax-supported enrichment.
• Lafayette School District: Neighboring K-8 public school district in the Lamorinda area of Contra Costa County, serving a similar affluent community with comparable parcel-tax-supported programs and feeder alignment to Acalanes Union High School District.
• Pleasanton Unified School District: Suburban Bay Area K-12 district with similar high academic performance benchmarks, parcel-tax supplementation, and parent-funded enrichment programs typical of affluent California communities.
• Walnut Creek School District: K-8 district serving adjacent Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County; comparable student demographics, parcel-tax structure, and feeder relationship into Acalanes and Mt. Diablo districts.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: California public K-12 district with comparable top-tier academic performance, parcel-tax-supported programming, and parent foundation fundraising model (Palo Alto Partners in Education) analogous to ONE Foundation.

Broad incumbents

• San Ramon Valley Unified School District: Larger K-12 district in the East Bay with parcel-tax support and consistently high academic outcomes; broader portfolio of schools but operates with similar LCFF/parcel-tax funding mechanisms.

Others

• California Department of Education: State oversight and funding authority administering LCFF, Universal Free School Meals, and credentialing — directly relevant as the regulatory and funding counterpart for OUSD's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OrindaSchools

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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