Orchard Hills Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Orchard Hills Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School?
293 students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Orchard Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Hills Elementary School?
Orchard Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Hills Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Hills Elementary School part of?
Orchard Hills Elementary School is part of Belding Area School District.

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