Enrollment
453
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Berlin, WI
Orchard Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551047001373
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Lane Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in New Berlin · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI.
School address
District: New Berlin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551047001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Lane Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Lane Elementary
Orchard Lane Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Berlin, Wisconsin, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 420 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among New Berlin's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students): Orchard Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students) and New Berlin West Middle/High (1,036 students) alongside Orchard Lane Elementary.
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 Lane Elementary compares
Orchard Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Orchard Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Berlin School District, which includes Orchard Lane Elementary.
$13,480
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 6.4%
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 Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Berlin West Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in New Berlin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle/High
Standard public school
1,095 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Standard public school
1,036 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Poplar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Lane Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Lane Elementary?
Orchard Lane Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lane Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Lane Elementary?
14.9% of students at Orchard Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Lane Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Lane Elementary?
Orchard Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Lane Elementary rank among schools in New Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Berlin on the city page.
Is Orchard Lane Elementary a good school?
Orchard Lane Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 New Berlin School District?
Besides Orchard Lane Elementary, New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students), New Berlin West Middle/High (1,036 students), and Ronald Reagan Elementary (669 students). See the New Berlin School District district page for the complete list.
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