Enrollment
331
Elementary
DISTRICT 471 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ORCHARD VIEW SCHOOLS·NCES 262676007564
Orchard View Early Elementary
2820 MACARTHUR RD, MUSKEGON, MI 49442 · (231) 760-1850 · Muskegon County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
230 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 173 | 52% |
| Grade 1 | 158 | 48% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Early Elementary this school | 331 | 69.5% | N/A |
| McGrath Elementary School GRAND BLANC | 380 | 68.4% | 25.7% |
| Botsford Elementary School LIVONIA | 347 | 68.9% | 26.3% |
| Dibble Elementary School JACKSON | 282 | 70.2% | 38.5% |
| Shelters Elementary School SOUTHGATE | 327 | 67.3% | 44.7% |
| Barhitte Elementary School BURTON | 309 | 72.2% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Orchard View Early Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 331 | #962 of 1,630 | #22 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #234 of 1,424 | #4 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.6% | #215 of 1,424 | #2 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.5% | #514 of 1,563 | #14 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.5% | #836 of 979 | #16 of 19 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
331
-44 (-12%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 255
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 25.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 331 | 24 | 13.8:1 | 69% (230) |
| 2023-24 | 371 | 23 | 16.1:1 | 84% (310) |
| 2022-23 | 388 | 18.5 | 21.0:1 | 86% (332) |
| 2020-21 | 375 | 15 | 25.0:1 | 84% (314) |
| 2017-18 | 343 | 19.5 | 17.6:1 | 78% (269) |
| 2015-16 | 353 | 20 | 17.6:1 | 81% (286) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 20 | 21.3:1 | 77% (328) |
| 2000-01 | 251 | 10 | 25.1:1 | 42% (106) |
| 1990-91 | 255 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Orchard View Early Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (343 to 331); teachers up 23% (19.5 to 24).
About Orchard View Early Elementary
Orchard View Early Elementary is an elementary school in MUSKEGON, Michigan, reachable at (231) 760-1850. It reported 331 students in pre-K through 1 in 2024-25.
Orchard View Schools runs 5 schools with a combined 2,041 students. Orchard View Early Elementary is one of them.
Of every 100 students at Orchard View Early Elementary, about 55 are White. Other reported shares: 23% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. Muskegon County's residents are about 77% White, 22 points above the school's share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Orchard View Early Elementary scores 63%.
Classroom staffing at Orchard View Early Elementary totals 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. Compared with the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan, this school's ratio is lower. Federal data show 69% of students (230) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Muskegon County, the average eligibility rate is 59%.
For the population of Muskegon County, median household income comes to about $65,024, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Muskegon County's 71 public schools enroll about 25,245 students and include Orchard View Early Elementary.
Orchard View Early Elementary is about 0.7 miles from Orchard View Middle School, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell 12%. Its ratio of students to teachers was 25.0:1 in 2020-21, and 13.8:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Orchard View Early Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Muskegon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Orchard View Schools
- Cardinal ElementaryElementary · 611 students
- Orchard View High SchoolHigh · 543 students
- Orchard View Middle SchoolMiddle · 422 students
- Orchard View Community EducationHigh · 134 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
Nearby schools
- Orchard View Middle School0.7 mi · 422
- Orchard View High School0.9 mi · 543
- Cardinal Elementary1.0 mi · 611
- Timberland Academy1.8 mi · 613
- Orchard View Community Education2.2 mi · 134
- Marquette Elementary School2.4 mi · 367
Frequently asked questions
About Orchard View Early ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Orchard View Early Elementary?
Orchard View Early Elementary enrolls approximately 331 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Orchard View Early Elementary serve?
Orchard View Early Elementary serves grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Orchard View Early Elementary have?
Orchard View Early Elementary employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Orchard View Early Elementary?
Student demographics at Orchard View Early Elementary are roughly 55% White, 11% Hispanic, 23% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Orchard View Early Elementary?
Orchard View Early Elementary is overseen by Orchard View Schools in Muskegon County.
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