Orchard Primary School

www.almontschools.org

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Orchard Primary School, located at 4664 Kidder Road in Almont, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Almont Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By focusing on fundamental skill development and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success both within and beyond the classroom.

As part of the broader Almont school system, Orchard Primary emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity and personal achievement. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access comprehensive information through their official website at [http://www.almontschools.org](http://www.almontschools.org).

557

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	27
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

White
503 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.8 %)
Two or More
20 (3.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Almont Community Schools
Phone:	(810)798-7019
Website:	http://www.almontschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 98