- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Almont, MI
Orchard Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260267001137
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Almont · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Primary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Almont, MI.
School address
District: Almont Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260267001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Orchard Primary School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 260267001137 · Almont, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.9:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Almont High School (531 students)
Orchard Primary School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Orchard Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Almont High Sc
Almont High School
531 students
- Almont Middle
Almont Middle School
430 students
- This school
Orchard Primary School
428 students
What this shows Orchard Primary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Primary School compares
Orchard Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Orchard Primary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Almont Community Schools reports $13,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Almont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Primary School
How many students attend Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Almont, MI. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Primary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Primary School?
26.0% of students at Orchard Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Primary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Almont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Almont?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Almont, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Almont Community Schools?
Besides Orchard Primary School, Almont Community Schools also operates Almont High School (531 students) and Almont Middle School (430 students). See the Almont Community Schools district page for the complete list.