ORCHARD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Orchard Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Kitsap School District school district, located in PORT ORCHARD, WA with about 682 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Orchard Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Orchard Heights Elementary is a public school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving students within the South Kitsap School District. Nestled in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus provides a traditional K-5 educational experience, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.
The school is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student growth. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating technology into the classroom, Orchard Heights strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle and high school endeavors. As part of the broader South Kitsap community, the school remains committed to maintaining high expectations for its students while providing the resources necessary to help every child reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Orchard Heights Elementary at (360) 443-3530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
ORCHARD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ORCHARD, WA with about 682 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Kitsap School District
- Total Students:
- 682
- Teachers:
- 41.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 682 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.4%
- Two or more races
- 14.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.