Enrollment
345
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlebury, IN
Orchard View School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180660000199
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard View School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Middlebury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard View School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard View School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Middlebury, IN.
School address
District: Middlebury Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180660000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard View School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard View School
Orchard View School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middlebury, Indiana, enrolling 345 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middlebury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heritage Intermediate School (574 students): Orchard View School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.4:1).
Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students) and Northridge Middle School (963 students) alongside Orchard View 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 View School compares
Orchard View School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$10,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Orchard View School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlebury Community Schools, which includes Orchard View School.
$10,923
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Middlebury
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard View School
How many students attend Orchard View School?
Orchard View School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlebury, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 View School?
24.9% of students at Orchard View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard View School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard View School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Middlebury, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard View School?
Orchard View School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard View School rank among elementary schools in Middlebury?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard View School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Middlebury, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middlebury on the city page.
Is Orchard View School a good school?
Orchard View School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Middlebury Community Schools?
Besides Orchard View School, Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students), Northridge Middle School (963 students), and Heritage Intermediate School (574 students). See the Middlebury Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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