Orleans Elementary School

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Orleans Elementary School, located at 637 E Washington St in Orleans, Indiana, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Orleans Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By focusing on individualized attention and a student-centered approach, the staff works to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic mission, Orleans Elementary plays an integral role in the small-town community of Orleans. The school typically engages families through consistent communication and various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a strong partnership between home and classroom. With a commitment to the success of every student, the institution strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build character, and develop the necessary skills to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

512

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orleans Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	492
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Two or More	7

White
492 (96.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Orleans Community Schools
Phone:	(812)865-2688
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 74

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 81