Turkey Hill School

www.oess.org

312 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

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.

312

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turkey Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	17

White
239 (76.8 %)
Asian
33 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.8 %)
Two or More
17 (5.5 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Orange School District
Phone:	(203)891-8040
Website:	http://www.oess.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 55