- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skillman, NJ
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341059005254
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Skillman · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ.
School address
District: Montgomery Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341059005254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Orchard Hill Elementary School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 341059005254 · Skillman, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 10.2:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery High School (1,611 students)
Orchard Hill Elementary School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High School
1,611 students
- Montgomery Upp
Montgomery Upper Middle School
760 students
- This school
Orchard Hill Elementary School
755 students
- Montgomery Low
Montgomery Lower Middle School
680 students
- Village Elemen 591
Village Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Orchard Hill Elementary School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hill Elementary School compares
Orchard Hill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,018
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 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
Asian 47.7%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Orchard Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery Township School District reports $25,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Upper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skillman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
5.0% of students at Orchard Hill 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 Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hill Elementary School is Asian at 47.7% of enrollment, in Skillman, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Skillman?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Skillman on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Township School District?
Besides Orchard Hill Elementary School, Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery High School (1,611 students), Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students), and Montgomery Lower Middle School (680 students). See the Montgomery Township School District district page for the complete list.