Orange School District

637 Orange Center Road
Orange, CT 06477
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,044 students in Orange School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
1,256 Students
328,620 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
26,658 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Orange School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#37 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Orange   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
850 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
164 Students
17,211 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
97,951 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
31 Students
42,053 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
907 Students
154,838 Students
% White Students
72%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
331 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
15,227 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
11,215
# Students in K Grade:
157
34,915
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
33,443
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
35,447
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
35,282
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
35,871
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
36,277
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
36,718
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
31,674
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
32,525
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
1,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
1,409
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
1,256
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
1,096
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,606 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Orange   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Orange   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,057
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Orange   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,606
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Orange   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Orange School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turkey Hill School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040
Grades: 1-6
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Peck Place School
Math: 61% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Peck Ln.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8034
Grades: 1-6
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Race Brook School
Math: 55% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 Grannis Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030
Grades: 1-6
| 381 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Quick Links