Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orleans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orleans Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Orleans, IN, encompassing approximately 92.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orleans Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orleans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orleans Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orleans Elementary School's ranking?
Orleans Elementary School is ranked #1115 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Orleans Elementary School often compared to?
Orleans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Valley Elementary School, Hatfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
499 students attend Orleans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Orleans Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orleans Elementary School offer ?
Orleans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orleans Elementary School part of?
Orleans Elementary School is part of Orleans Community Schools.
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