Orchard View Early Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard View Early Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orchard View Early Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It’s A Great Day to be a Cardinal!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard View Early Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orchard View Early Elementary School?
371 students attend Orchard View Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Orchard View Early Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard View Early Elementary School?
Orchard View Early Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard View Early Elementary School offer ?
Orchard View Early Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard View Early Elementary School part of?
Orchard View Early Elementary School is part of Orchard View Schools School District.
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