Orchard Ridge Elementary

orchardridge.madison.k12.wi.us/

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Ridge Elementary, located on Madison’s west side, is a neighborhood school within the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all learners can thrive regardless of their starting point.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Orchard Ridge promotes a well-rounded education, integrating core academics with initiatives that support student well-being and character development. As part of the larger Madison school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining a focus on creating a personalized, welcoming atmosphere for its specific local population.

255

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	54
Black	67
Asian	8
Two or More	31

White
95 (37.3 %)
Black
67 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
54 (21.2 %)
Two or More
31 (12.2 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-2320
Website:	http://orchardridge.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
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 36

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 38