Orchard Ridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53711 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#845 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#34387 of 50,301 nationally
About Orchard Ridge Elementary
Orchard Ridge Elementary is a public elementary located in Madison, in the Madison Metropolitan School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 265 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 845th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 265.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Orchard Ridge Elementary ranks 31st of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Orchard Ridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Orchard Ridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Toki Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 0 m away
Huegel Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.4 km away
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
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Cherokee Heights Middle
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526 students · 2.3 km away
Thoreau Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 3.0 km away
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students · 3.3 km away
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 3.4 km away
Stephens Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 3.6 km away
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 3.8 km away
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Ridge Elementary a good school?
Orchard Ridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #845 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Orchard Ridge Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Orchard Ridge Elementary ranks #845 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #34387 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Orchard Ridge Elementary?
Orchard Ridge Elementary had 265 students in 2025.
Is Orchard Ridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Orchard Ridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Orchard Ridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orchard Ridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.