Orchard Lake Elementary School

16531 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orchard Lake Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1969

School Rankings

Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Lake Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#527 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
46%
50-54%
51%
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Orchard Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview 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 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School?
411 students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Orchard Lake Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Lake Elementary School?
Orchard Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Lake Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Lake Elementary School part of?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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