Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Farms El. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Farms El. School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Farms El. School ranks within the top 30% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Farms El. School is 0.41, 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
#83 out of 288 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
1%
9%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
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), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Farms El. School's ranking?
Orchard Farms El. School is ranked #83 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Orchard Farms El. School often compared to?
Orchard Farms El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Farms El. School?
462 students attend Orchard Farms El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Orchard Farms El. School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Farms El. School?
Orchard Farms El. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Farms El. School offer ?
Orchard Farms El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Farms El. School part of?
Orchard Farms El. School is part of Cranston School District.
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