Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orenda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 538 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Orenda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orenda Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Orenda Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Orenda Elementary School often compared to?
Orenda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arongen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Orenda Elementary School?
538 students attend Orenda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Orenda Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orenda Elementary School?
Orenda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orenda Elementary School offer ?
Orenda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orenda Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 538 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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