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What's one thing Orchard Hill Elementary School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
755
Elementary
DISTRICT 673 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341059005254
Orchard Hill Elementary School
244 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558 · (609) 466-7605 · Somerset County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL755 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
75 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
59 students
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 41%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 228 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 205 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 270 | 36% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 71% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Orchard Hill Elementary School→Village Elementary School→Montgomery Lower Middle School→Montgomery Upper Middle School→Montgomery High School
Based on grade levels within Montgomery Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Somerset County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 755 | #80 of 1,562 | #1 of 46 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #356 of 1,390 | #28 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.0% | #320 of 1,392 | #20 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.8% | #329 of 798 | #13 of 31 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
755
-111 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 12.5:1
% White
34%
was 33%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
48%
was 54%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 755 | 75 | 10.1:1 | 8% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 764 | 79 | 9.7:1 | 6% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 813 | 74.8 | 10.9:1 | 6% (49) |
| 2017-18 | 866 | 69.5 | 12.5:1 | 2% (15) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Orchard Hill Elementary School.
About Orchard Hill Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School is a large elementary school found in Skillman, New Jersey. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 755 students in pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 405 students, so this school is 86% above average.
Orchard Hill Elementary School sits within Montgomery Township School District, which has 5 schools and 4,397 students.
Asian students form the largest group at Orchard Hill Elementary School, 48% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 34% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 5% Black. In Somerset County overall, about 20% of residents are Asian. Orchard Hill Elementary School has a diversity index of 65%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Orchard Hill Elementary School operates with 75 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 10.1:1. That ratio is under the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey. Orchard Hill Elementary School reports 8% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Among public schools in Somerset County, the average eligibility rate is 28%.
Federal survey data for Somerset County show that median household income is about $140,374, 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Orchard Hill Elementary School is among the 84 public schools in Somerset County.
Montgomery Upper Middle School is located about 0.4 miles from Orchard Hill Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
Federal counts put enrollment at 866 in 2017-18 and 755 in 2024-25, a 13% decrease. The student mix also changed: the Asian share decreased from 54% to 48%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.5:1 in 2017-18 to 10.1:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Orchard Hill Elementary School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Somerset County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
349,846
Census ACS
Median income
$140,374
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
58%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
84
51,276 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Montgomery Township School District
- Montgomery High SchoolHigh · 1,611 students
- Montgomery Upper Middle SchoolMiddle · 760 students
- Montgomery Lower Middle SchoolMiddle · 680 students
- Village Elementary SchoolElementary · 591 students
Other schools in Skillman
- Montgomery High SchoolHigh · 1,611 students
- Montgomery Upper Middle SchoolMiddle · 760 students
- Montgomery Lower Middle SchoolMiddle · 680 students
- Village Elementary SchoolElementary · 591 students
Nearby schools
- Montgomery Upper Middle School0.4 mi · 760
- Montgomery Lower Middle School0.4 mi · 680
- Village Elementary School0.7 mi · 591
- Montgomery High School1.7 mi · 1,611
- Princeton Charter School3.6 mi · 423
- Princeton Middle School4.2 mi · 794
Frequently asked questions
About Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School enrolls approximately 755 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Orchard Hill Elementary School serve?
Orchard Hill Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School is approximately 10.1:1 (75 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School reports a student body of 34% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 48% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is overseen by Montgomery Township School District in Somerset County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.