Excellent
#183 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Orleans Elementary
Elementary School · Orleans · Orleans, MA
An elementary school in Orleans, MA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
46 Eldredge Pkwy, Orleans, MA 02653
- Math 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orleans Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Orleans Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated995/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orleans), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,798
Median home value
$816,700
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | 4.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Stony Brook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–2 | 4.2 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Eastham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| The Laurel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orleans
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $44,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orleans Elementary is listed in Orleans; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orleans Elementary
Orleans Elementary is a public elementary school in Orleans, MA, part of Orleans, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orleans Elementary
What grades does Orleans Elementary serve?
Orleans Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Orleans Elementary?
Orleans Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orleans Elementary rank in MA?
Orleans Elementary ranks #183 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Orleans Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Orleans Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Orleans Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orleans Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orleans Elementary a charter school?
No, Orleans Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orleans Elementary a Title I school?
No, Orleans Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (508) 255-0380
- Area population (ZIP 02653)
- 6,342
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 63.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02653; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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