Douglas T. Orchard School

Douglas T. Orchard Elementary School is a public PK–6 school in West Valley City, Utah. It is known as one of the best elementary schools in West Valley City because it has a diverse student body and a supportive learning environment. The school has about 465 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. It also has programs like Gifted & Talented to help students with different learning needs. Academic skills are getting better; about 19% of students are good at math, and 25% are good at reading. The school is also growing through strong family involvement, social-emotional learning, and dedicated staff who work to make the campus safe and welcoming for all students.

In the Granite School District’s February 2025 board meeting, Orchard Elementary was acknowledged for its strong “Wild About Reading” program: students read a combined 150,000 minutes in a single month last year.

Q1. Does Douglas T. Orchard Elementary have programs for students who are very smart?

Ans. Yes, the school has a Gifted & Talented program that gives eligible students more chances to learn.

Q2. What does the school do to help students who speak English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. The school provides specific ESL support and bilingual materials to help students who don't speak English as their first language do well in school.

Q3: Are there any programs outside of school that can help you learn more?

Ans. Students can join after-school clubs, arts and crafts projects, and STEM projects to learn skills that go beyond what they learn in school.

Q4: What can parents do to help at Douglas T. Orchard Elementary?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to join the PTA, help out in the classroom, and go to community events.

Q5. What steps does the school take to keep students safe?

Ans. The school has safe ways for people to get in, check in visitors, and follow district safety rules to make sure the learning environment is safe.