Enrollment
453
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Hills Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Hills Elementary School
Orchard Hills Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Novi, Michigan, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #163.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students) and Novi Middle School (1,086 students) alongside Orchard Hills Elementary 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 Hills Elementary School compares
Orchard Hills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,851
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novi Community School District, which includes Orchard Hills Elementary School.
$13,851
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orchard Hills Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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