Orchard School

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300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School, located at 120 Jackson Street in Billings, Montana, is a neighborhood school operating as part of the Billings Public Schools district. It serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive educational environment. As a public institution, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to prepare elementary-aged students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is well-integrated into the local Billings community, emphasizing the importance of parent-teacher involvement and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and oversight of the larger Billings Public Schools system, Orchard Elementary provides a structured learning environment that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with extracurricular opportunities intended to help students grow both personally and academically. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website.

300

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	54
Black	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
140 (46.7 %)
American Indian
57 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
54 (18.0 %)
Two or More
39 (13.0 %)
Black
8 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)281-6216
Website:	http://orchardhuskies.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 58

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orchard School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orchard School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	47.3%
Male	158	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)