Orchard School

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Orchard School, located on Bailey Avenue in Cleveland, is a K–8 school that operates as part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). It is known for being an active part of the Ohio City neighborhood, serving a diverse student population and focusing on the foundational academic and social development of children from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for high school success through a standards-based curriculum.

Beyond standard academics, Orchard School is often recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. The school actively works to provide resources and programs that address the varied needs of its families, fostering a sense of belonging and community pride. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning initiatives, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to navigate both their local community and their future educational paths.

492

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	100
Black	278
Asian	1
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

Black
278 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
100 (20.3 %)
White
92 (18.7 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-7350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 58