At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
497.5
Orchard Hills Elementary School: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Orchard Hills Elementary School
Orchard Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Novi. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Novi Community School District. NCES reports 453 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (43.7%) and Asian (33.3%). English learners represent 23% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orchard Hills Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.7 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.7%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black11.7%
- Asian33.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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
Not reported as 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 Novi Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deerfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
459 reported students
Novi Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
496 reported students
Village Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
499 reported students
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
515 reported students
Career Preparation
High · Grades 09–12
26 reported students
Novi Adult Transition Center
Other · Grades UG–UG
9 reported students
Public schools near Orchard Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Oaks Elementary School Elementary · Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 499 | 0.8 mi |
| Novi Woods Elementary School Elementary · Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 496 | 2 mi |
| Amerman Elementary School Elementary · Northville Public Schools | KG–05 | 504 | 2.1 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 515 | 2.2 mi |
| Silver Springs Elementary School Elementary · Northville Public Schools | KG–05 | 403 | 2.3 mi |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School Elementary · Northville Public Schools | KG–05 | 531 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hills Elementary School
What grades does Orchard Hills Elementary School serve?
Orchard Hills Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Novi Community School District.
How many students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School?
Orchard Hills Elementary School reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orchard Hills Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 453 students and 29.7 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 Hills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orchard Hills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Novi Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orchard Hills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.5% 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 Hills Elementary School in?
Orchard Hills Elementary School is part of Novi Community School District, based in Novi, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orchard Hills Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Village Oaks Elementary School (0.8 mi), Novi Woods Elementary School (2 mi), Amerman Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.