IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Orchard Hills Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Norwalk, Iowa|Norwalk Comm School District
Norwalk, IA 50211
School Profile
Grades
2–3
Enrollment
526
Student:Teacher
15:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Norwalk Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
23.9%
Phone
(515)981-1855School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65%
32th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
85%
94th percentile in IA
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
28 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Worse than average in IATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
534
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35.74
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,499
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,918
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,872
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 58%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.5%
Below 150% poverty line
3.2%
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Uninsured residents
3.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
438
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
399
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
76%
District rate, school may vary
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
558
Current enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Hills Elementary
Enrollment at Orchard Hills Elementary stands at 526 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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