- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Windsor, CT
Orchard Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090417000824
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hill School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hill School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Orchard Hill School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090417000824 · South Windsor, CT Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 13.5:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Windsor High School (1,442 students)
Orchard Hill School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Windsor
South Windsor High School
1,442 students
- Timothy Edward
Timothy Edwards School
1,221 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School
736 students
- This school
Orchard Hill School
623 students
- Eli Terry Scho 489
Eli Terry School
489 students
- Philip R. Smit 468
Philip R. Smith School
468 students
What this shows Orchard Hill School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hill School compares
Orchard Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Asian 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Orchard Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for South Windsor School District reports $20,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timothy Edwards School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philip R. Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in South Windsor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hill School
How many students attend Orchard Hill School?
Orchard Hill School has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Windsor, CT. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill School is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Hill School?
12.9% of students at Orchard Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hill School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hill School?
Orchard Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Hill School rank among public schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in South Windsor School District?
Besides Orchard Hill School, South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students), Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students), and Pleasant Valley School (736 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.