Orchard Elementary School, a high performing elementary school, educates about 352 kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students with the assistance of about 29 full-time certified classroom instructors—resulting in a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. Academic success is high: about 87% of students meet or surpass state proficiency in reading and math, reflecting strong school performance, academic excellence, and ranking the school among New Jersey's top public elementaries in terms of student outcomes. The student population is diverse: approximately 58 % White, 16 % Asian, 14 % Hispanic, 9 % multiracial, and 2 % Black, with approximately 6 % eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Staff consists of one full-time school counselor and seasoned teachers—almost all fully certified and with minimal turnover. Located in Ridgewood—an upscale Bergen County village—the median home price is around $883,000, indicative of the area's prosperity. Orchard Elementary combines rigorous academics, dedicated staff, reasonable class sizes, and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere grounded in community involvement, making it one of the best classical schools in Ridgewood.
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New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
346 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
297 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Kindergarten students at Orchard Elementary will be stars at their performance on Thursday, June 5, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. Parents are invited—doors will open at 8:55 a.m. There will be no CBA that day.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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