Douglas T. Orchard School

6744 W 3800 S
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84128

orchardelementary.weebly.com/

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School, located in West Valley City, Utah, is a public elementary school serving students in the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. With a mission rooted in student success, the faculty and staff emphasize a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to excel in the classroom and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Orchard Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting strong partnerships between educators, families, and the neighborhood. The school’s digital presence highlights a variety of programs, school events, and resources aimed at keeping parents engaged and informed. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere and maintaining high expectations for both behavior and achievement, Orchard Elementary strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens in a global society.

461

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas T. Orchard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	225
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
225 (48.8 %)
White
173 (37.5 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (4.6 %)
Black
17 (3.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4954
Website:	http://orchardelementary.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglas T. Orchard School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglas T. Orchard School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	46.2%
Male	248	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)