At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
105.5
Orleans Elementary School: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.3:1
What the reported data says about Orleans Elementary School
Orleans Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Orleans. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District. NCES reports 132 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, above the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orleans Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.5 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.1%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barton Graded School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
136 reported students
Irasburg Village School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
87 reported students
Brownington Central School
Middle · Grades 05–08
113 reported students
Albany Community School
Middle · Grades 05–08
98 reported students
Glover Community School
Middle · Grades 05–08
78 reported students
Public schools near Orleans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Union High School High · Lake Region Union High School District #24 | 09–12 | 353 | 2.2 mi |
| Irasburg Village School Elementary · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | KG–04 | 87 | 3.7 mi |
| Barton Graded School Elementary · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | KG–04 | 136 | 4.3 mi |
| Coventry Village School Elementary · Coventry School District | PK–08 | 123 | 4.9 mi |
| Charleston Elementary School Elementary · Charleston School District | PK–08 | 118 | 9 mi |
| Newport City Elementary School Elementary · Newport City School District | PK–06 | 316 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orleans Elementary School
What grades does Orleans Elementary School serve?
Orleans Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District.
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 105 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 132 students and 10.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orleans Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orleans Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orleans Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orleans Elementary School in?
Orleans Elementary School is part of Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District, based in Orleans, VT, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orleans Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Region Union High School (2.2 mi), Irasburg Village School (3.7 mi), Barton Graded School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.