Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
82%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Orchard Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Cedar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
430 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Hill Elementary School part of?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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