Orchard Hill School

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623 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Hill School, located at 380 Foster Street in South Windsor, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the South Windsor Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for future success while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic programs, Orchard Hill School places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school actively partners with families and the surrounding South Windsor community to create a cohesive educational experience. With a focus on modern teaching practices, character development, and student-centered initiatives, Orchard Hill strives to provide a nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging atmosphere.

623

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	63
Black	33
Asian	236
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
260 (41.7%)
Asian
236 (37.9%)
Hispanic
63 (10.1%)
Black
33 (5.3%)
Two or More
28 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	South Windsor School District
Phone:	(860)648-5015
Website:	http://oh.southwindsorschools.org/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 75

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 121