- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgewood, NJ
Orchard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341383000780
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ridgewood, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgewood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341383000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Orchard Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341383000780 · Ridgewood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgewood High School (1,740 students)
Orchard Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Orchard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgewood High
Ridgewood High School
1,740 students
- George Washing 644
George Washington Middle School
644 students
- Benjamin Frank 627
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
627 students
- Ridge Elementa 448
Ridge Elementary School
448 students
- Willard Elemen 440
Willard Elementary School
440 students
- This school 348
Orchard Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Orchard Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Elementary School compares
Orchard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Orchard Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgewood Public School District reports $24,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Elementary School?
5.8% of students at Orchard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Elementary School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ridgewood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgewood Public School District?
Besides Orchard Elementary School, Ridgewood Public School District also operates Ridgewood High School (1,740 students), George Washington Middle School (644 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (627 students). See the Ridgewood Public School District district page for the complete list.