Orchard Hill Elementary School serves 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.65, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
30%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
813 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 30% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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