Orchard Hill Elementary School serves 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Hill Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Skillman, NJ, covering approximately 33.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
48%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Orchard Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
755 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Hill Elementary School part of?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is part of Montgomery Township School District.
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