Orient Elementary School

84 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Orient Elementary School, located at 201 S. School Street in Orient, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for its rural community. As part of the Orient-Macksburg Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of young learners, the school aims to prepare students for success both within the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.

The school functions as a cornerstone of the local community, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Orient area. Through its website (http://www.o-mschools.org), the district provides resources, announcements, and information regarding academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on small-town connectivity and personalized instruction, Orient Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building meaningful connections with their peers and educators.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orient Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	3
Two or More	1

White
80 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Orient-Macksburg Comm School District
Phone:	(641)337-5061
Website:	http://www.o-mschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 17

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 11