Orchard Hill Elementary School

244 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Orchard Hill Elementary School serves 764 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 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 764 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
764 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orchard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
34%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
31%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orchard Hill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
764 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 6% 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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