Orange Avenue School

www.milforded.org/

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orange Avenue School, located in Milford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their community.

As part of the Milford Public School system, Orange Avenue School benefits from a collaborative educational approach that prioritizes student-centered instruction and strong partnerships between home and school. The institution utilizes the resources of the district to provide diverse learning tools and extracurricular activities designed to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body. Through a focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and character building, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

404

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	58
Black	28
Asian	18
Two or More	20

White
280 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.4 %)
Black
28 (6.9 %)
Two or More
20 (5.0 %)
Asian
18 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3537
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 73