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Orchard Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07451
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Upcoming Events
Oct
20
Tue
Orchard Drama Club AuditionsEvent
Oct
21
Wed
Orchard Drama Club AuditionsEvent
Oct
22
Thu
Orchard Fun DayEvent
Oct
22
Thu
Superintendent CoffeeEvent
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Oct
23
Fri
Orchard Fun Day RaindateEvent
Oct
26
Mon
BOE MeetingEvent
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
352
Student:Teacher
12.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Ridgewood Public School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
6.3%
Phone
(201)670-2730School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
70-74%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
1.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
1 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Near average in NJTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
320
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,261
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$14,613
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$28,139
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 23%Local 76%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.4%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
6.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
718
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
679
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
194 (29%)
Other Health Impairment
166 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
122 (18%)
Autism
112 (16%)
Emotional Disturbance
48 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
12 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
348
Current enrollment
Growing(+13% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Orchard Drama Club Auditions
EventWed, Oct 21, 2026
Orchard Drama Club Auditions
EventThu, Oct 22, 2026
Orchard Fun Day
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Ridgewood Public School District. Orchard Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | District closed-Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | LinkIt Testing, ELADistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Link it Testing, MathDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | MAC Holiday Camp - GymDistrict-wide Review the camp notice for registration details and daily schedule. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | MAC Holiday Camp - GymDistrict-wide Review the camp notice for registration details and daily schedule. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | PD Day - no school for studentsDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Orchard HSA Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Orchard Drama Club Auditions |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Orchard Drama Club Auditions |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Orchard Fun Day |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Superintendent Coffee Check the notice for coffee meeting details and location. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Orchard Fun Day Raindate |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | BOE Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Orchard Halloween Parade |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | District Closed - Election Day |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | District Closed - NJEA Convention |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | MAC Holiday Camp - GymDistrict-wide Review the camp notice for registration details and daily schedule. |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | District Closed - NJEA Convention |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | MAC Holiday Camp - GymDistrict-wide Review the camp notice for registration details and daily schedule. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Superintendent Coffee Check the notice for coffee meeting details and location. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Orchard Turkey Trot |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | BOE Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Orchard Book Fair |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Orchard HSA Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Minimum Day: Have a Happy Thanksgiving Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | District closed-ThanksgivingDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | District Closed |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Holiday Gift DriveDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Holiday Gift DriveDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Orchard Pajama Day |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Orchard 3rd Grade Performance |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Superintendent Coffee Check the notice for coffee meeting details and location. |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | HSA Holiday Breakfast for StaffDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Orchard Holiday Concert Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Minimum Day |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | MAC Holiday Camp - GymDistrict-wide Review the camp notice for registration details and daily schedule. |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | District Closed |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | District closed-Christmas EveDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayDistrict-wide Public holiday |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Schools Closed: December Recess |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | December RecessDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | December RecessDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | District Closed: Happy New Year |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | District Closed - Happy New Year |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Board of Education Reorganization Meeting Review the published agenda for reorganization meeting details. |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Orchard Talent Show Parent Meeting |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Orchard HSA meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Orchard Talent Show Registration Deadline |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Orchard Bingo Night (Sensory & Kindergarten Hour) |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Orchard Bingo Night |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | District Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Midterm ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Midterm ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Midterm ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Orchard Drama Club Performance |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Midterm ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Orchard Winter Concert Grades 4 & 5 |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Orchard HSA meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Orchard School Talent Show Rehearsal 1 |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Orchard Talent Show Rehearsal 2 |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Orchard Talent Show Dress Rehearsal |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Orchard Talent Show |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 | Wizards Games Review the schedule notice for game times and ticket information. |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Orchard Science Fair |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Orchard HSA meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Orchard Grades 1 & 2 Performance |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | RHS Celebration of the Arts Check the event notice for performance schedule and venue details. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Orchard HSA Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Orchard International Night |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Orchard Kindergarten Orientation for Incoming K |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Orchard Kindergarten Orientation for Incoming K |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | RHS: Jazz in the Wood Review the event notice for performance schedule and venue details. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Orchard Spring Concert Grades 4 & 5 |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Teacher Recognition Program Check the program details for schedule and honoree information. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Orchard HSA Mtg |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | RHS New Players Production |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Orchard Field Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | RHS New Players Production |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | RHS New Players Production |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Orchard Field Day Rain Date |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Orchard Kindergarten Show |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Federated HSA Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | RHS: Tunes in June Concert Check the event notice for performance schedule and venue details. |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | RHS Senior Prom Check the event notice for ticket information and event details. |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | RHS Senior Awards Night Review the event details for award categories and ceremony information. |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Orchard HSA Meeting Review the meeting notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Orchard Grade 5 Promotion |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Orchard 5th Grade Dance Party |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Glen School Graduation Check the event notice for ceremony time and location details. |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 | Orchard end of year party |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 | RHS Graduation |
Showing 99 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Elementary School
Enrollment at Orchard Elementary School stands at 352 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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