Orchard View Early Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- 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 388 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard View Early Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
27%
18%
White
55%
64%
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
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 View Early Elementary School?
388 students attend Orchard View Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orchard View Early Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View Early Elementary School?
Orchard View Early Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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