Orchard School

2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403

www.sbschools.net/Domain/12

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard School, located at 2 Baldwin Avenue in South Burlington, Vermont, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the South Burlington School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility toward the community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure every student feels valued and challenged. Beyond the traditional classroom, Orchard School places a strong focus on building character and promoting a healthy school culture through various enrichment programs and community-building activities. By leveraging its location in South Burlington, the school integrates local resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

452

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	16
Black	37
Asian	45
Two or More	48

White
306 (67.7 %)
Two or More
48 (10.6 %)
Asian
45 (10.0 %)
Black
37 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.5 %)

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:	South Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)652-7300
Website:	http://www.sbschools.net/Domain/12
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 21

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 70