Orchard View Elementary School

2770 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Orchard View Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Orchard View Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard View Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#323 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orchard View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Orchard View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard View Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard View Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Orchard View Elementary School?
436 students attend Orchard View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard View Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View Elementary School?
Orchard View 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 Elementary School offer ?
Orchard View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard View Elementary School part of?
Orchard View Elementary School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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