Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Avenue Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 16, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We are curious, capable, confident learners empowered to be compassionate world citizens.
School Rankings
Orchard Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Avenue Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is ranked #656 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Orchard Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
306 students attend Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Orchard Avenue Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orchard Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Avenue Elementary School part of?
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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