TURKEY HILL SCHOOL
Turkey Hill School is a public elementary school that is part of the Orange School District school district, located in Orange, CT with about 294 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Turkey Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Turkey Hill School is a public elementary school located in Orange, Connecticut, serving students in grades K through 6. As part of the Orange Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The institution prides itself on its close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a comprehensive approach that includes core academic subjects as well as specialized enrichment programs. By focusing on critical thinking, character education, and the integration of technology in the classroom, Turkey Hill School aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to a supportive learning environment, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence within the local community.
For more information, contact Turkey Hill School at (203) 891-8040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orange, CT 06477-2218
(203) 891-8040
http://www.oess.org
TURKEY HILL SCHOOL is a public school in Orange, CT with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange School District
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 25.21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 294 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TURKEY HILL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Asian
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.