Orchard Hills School

orchardhills.nebo.edu/

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Orchard Hills School, located in Santaquin, Utah, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nebo School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging the resources of the Nebo School District, Orchard Hills focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections between the faculty, students, and local families, creating a tight-knit community atmosphere. Through its official website, Orchard Hills provides parents and guardians with convenient access to school calendars, academic programs, and important announcements to ensure clear communication. With a focus on student-centered instruction and community engagement, Orchard Hills School continues to play a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of Santaquin.

742

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	127
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
569 (76.7%)
Hispanic
127 (17.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.4%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Nebo District
Phone:	(801)754-5106
Website:	http://orchardhills.nebo.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 17

Kindergarten 147

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 106