Enrollment
623
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Hill School
Orchard Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Windsor's public schools, it stands alongside Academy of International Studies Elementary School (497 students): Orchard Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students) and Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students) alongside Orchard Hill School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orchard Hill School compares
Orchard Hill School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes Orchard Hill School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orchard Hill School a good school?
Orchard Hill School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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