Orchard Elementary School

orchard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/

346 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School, located in the affluent suburban community of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public K-5 institution that serves as a cornerstone of its neighborhood. As part of the Ridgewood Public Schools district—which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the state—Orchard is known for its rigorous academic standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a strong emphasis on cultivating both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is characterized by a vibrant and highly engaged parent community that actively supports extracurricular enrichment and school-wide events. The facility itself, situated on Demarest Street, reflects the town’s commitment to education, offering a supportive environment that encourages inclusivity and lifelong learning. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Orchard Elementary maintains a reputation for excellence, fostering a community atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a structured and nurturing setting.

346

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	48
Black	8
Asian	51
Two or More	31

White
208 (60.1 %)
Asian
51 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
48 (13.9 %)
Two or More
31 (9.0 %)
Black
8 (2.3 %)

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:	Ridgewood Public School District
Phone:	(201)670-2730
Website:	http://orchard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55