Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Lane Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Lane Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Lane Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Orchard Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Poplar Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lane Elementary School?
468 students attend Orchard Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard Lane Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Lane Elementary School?
Orchard Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Lane Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard Lane Elementary School part of?
Orchard Lane Elementary School is part of New Berlin School District.
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