- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, CT
Orchard Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090252000481
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hills School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hills School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Orchard Hills School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090252000481 · Milford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 11.7:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
Orchard Hills School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Law H
Jonathan Law High School
776 students
- Joseph a. Fora
Joseph a. Foran High School
727 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- This school
Orchard Hills School
350 students
What this shows Orchard Hills School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hills School compares
Orchard Hills 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 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
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Orchard Hills School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Milford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Avenue School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
J. F. Kennedy School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Live Oaks School
Standard public school
272 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pumpkin Delight School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hills School
How many students attend Orchard Hills School?
Orchard Hills School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Hills School?
15.3% of students at Orchard Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hills School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Milford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hills School?
Orchard Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Hills School rank among schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Orchard Hills School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Orange Avenue School (414 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.