- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Orchard Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262613006262
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hills Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613006262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Orchard Hills Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 262613006262 · Novi, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 18.9:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Novi High School (2,141 students)
Orchard Hills Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novi High Scho
Novi High School
2,141 students
- Novi Middle Sc
Novi Middle School
1,086 students
- Novi Meadows S
Novi Meadows School
1,048 students
- Parkview Eleme 515
Parkview Elementary School
515 students
- Village Oaks E 499
Village Oaks Elementary School
499 students
- This school 453
Orchard Hills Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Orchard Hills Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hills Elementary School compares
Orchard Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,072
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Asian 33.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Orchard Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Novi Community School District reports $15,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Novi Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Novi Meadows School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School?
Orchard Hills Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Hills Elementary School?
22.2% of students at Orchard Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hills Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hills Elementary School?
Orchard Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
What other schools are in Novi Community School District?
Besides Orchard Hills Elementary School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students), Novi Middle School (1,086 students), and Novi Meadows School (1,048 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.