Enrollment
428
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Primary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Primary School
Orchard Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Almont, Michigan, enrolling 428 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #410, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Almont Community Schools also operates Almont High School (531 students) and Almont Middle School (430 students) alongside Orchard Primary 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 Primary School compares
Orchard Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Almont Community Schools, which includes Orchard Primary School.
$11,611
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~428 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Almont on the city page.
Is Orchard Primary School a good school?
Orchard Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 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.
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