- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Orchard Lane Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 551047001373 · New Berlin, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students)
Orchard Lane Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Orchard Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle/High
1,095 students
- New Berlin Wes
New Berlin West Middle/High
1,036 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
669 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary
567 students
- Poplar Creek E
Poplar Creek Elementary
514 students
- This school
Orchard Lane Elementary
453 students
What this shows Orchard Lane Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Lane Elementary compares
Orchard Lane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for New Berlin School District reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,036
- 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
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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.