ORCHARD VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orchard View Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Forest Hills Public Schools school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 569 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Orchard View Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Orchard View Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serves as part of the Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) district. Situated in a suburban setting on Leffingwell Avenue, the school is known for being part of a highly-regarded district that emphasizes strong academic achievement, a supportive learning environment, and comprehensive extracurricular engagement. As a member of the Forest Hills community, Orchard View benefits from the district’s focus on preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates both rigorous core academics and enrichment opportunities.

The school is committed to fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to promote student development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Forest Hills district, Orchard View provides students with access to modern facilities and a diverse array of programs designed to meet individual learning needs. Overall, Orchard View Elementary is recognized for its dedication to excellence in education and its goal of creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment for its elementary-aged student body.

For more information, contact Orchard View Elementary School at (616) 493-8930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2770 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-3947
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ORCHARD VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
569
Teachers:
33.42
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 569 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.4%
Asian
10.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.