Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orleans Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orleans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orleans Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orleans Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orleans Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
79%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orleans Elementary School's ranking?
Orleans Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Orleans Elementary School often compared to?
Orleans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eddy Elementary School, Eastham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
164 students attend Orleans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Orleans Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orleans Elementary School offer ?
Orleans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orleans Elementary School part of?
Orleans Elementary School is part of Orleans School District.
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