At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Orchard View Elementary School: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Orchard View Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.4%) and Asian (10%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orchard View Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.4%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black3.6%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ada Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
446 reported students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
431 reported students
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
472 reported students
Thornapple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
361 reported students
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
356 reported students
Public schools near Orchard View Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Knapp Charter Academy | KG–08 | 398 | 1.3 mi |
| East Oakview Elementary School Elementary · Northview Public Schools | KG–04 | 371 | 1.7 mi |
| Knapp Forest Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–05 | 520 | 1.8 mi |
| Aberdeen Academy Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–08 | 241 | 2.4 mi |
| North Oakview Elementary School Elementary · Northview Public Schools | PK–04 | 346 | 2.4 mi |
| North Park Montessori Academy Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–08 | 379 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orchard View Elementary School
What grades does Orchard View Elementary School serve?
Orchard View Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Orchard View Elementary School?
Orchard View Elementary School reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 425 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orchard View Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 439 students and 29.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orchard View Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orchard View Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forest Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orchard View Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orchard View Elementary School in?
Orchard View Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orchard View Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Knapp Charter Academy (1.3 mi), East Oakview Elementary School (1.7 mi), Knapp Forest Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.