Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 780 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
780 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Orchard Hill Elementary School part of?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is part of Montgomery Township School District.
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