Orchard Hills School

www.milforded.org/

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Hills School, located at 185 Marino Drive in Milford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide network that prioritizes technological integration, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and strong partnerships between home and school. Through its official website, http://www.milforded.org/, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events. Orchard Hills maintains a focus on continuous improvement and collaborative instruction, ensuring that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive in a modern educational setting.

350

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	41
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	20

White
259 (74.0%)
Hispanic
41 (11.7%)
Two or More
20 (5.7%)
Black
15 (4.3%)
Asian
15 (4.3%)

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:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3566
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 55

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61