Orchard Park Elementary School

(937)499-1910

334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Park Elementary School, located at 600 E Dorothy Ln in Kettering, Ohio, serves as a key part of the Kettering City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their formative years can develop foundational academic skills. It is known for emphasizing a balanced curriculum that combines rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare children to be productive and engaged members of their local community.

The school benefits from its location in the heart of Kettering, leveraging the surrounding community’s resources to enhance the student experience. With a focus on student-centered education, Orchard Park encourages active participation from families and caregivers, viewing parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success. Through dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and character development for every student.

334

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	14
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	19

White
273 (81.7 %)
Black
21 (6.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.2 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)

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:	Kettering City School District
Phone:	(937)499-1910
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 67