Orleans Elementary School

637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orleans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orleans Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Orleans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orleans Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1284 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
36%
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31%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
97%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orleans Elementary School's ranking?
Orleans Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Orleans Elementary School often compared to?
Orleans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hatfield Elementary School, Springs Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
498 students attend Orleans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Orleans Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orleans Elementary School offer ?
Orleans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orleans Elementary School part of?
Orleans Elementary School is part of Orleans Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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