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#972 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
Orchard Elementary School
Elementary School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A Ridgewood Public School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 DEMAREST ST, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 86% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orchard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Little Crane Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Richard E Byrd SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 444 | 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.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Elementary School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Elementary School
Orchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Elementary School
What grades does Orchard Elementary School serve?
Orchard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Elementary School rank in NJ?
Orchard Elementary School ranks #972 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orchard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Orchard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orchard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orchard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Orchard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2730
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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