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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Orion Oaks Elementary School

1255 JOSLYN RD, LAKE ORION, MI 48360Lake Orion Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
515
Students
Total enrolled
$19,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 515 students in grades PK–05 in LAKE ORION, Michigan.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,928 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Orion Oaks Elementary School is a large elementary in LAKE ORION, Michigan, serving grades PK–05 with 515 students. The district invests $19,928 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Orion Oaks Elementary School

515
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
32%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution270 male · 245 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility32%
National avg 52% · 163 students
Student Composition
69%
11%
11%
Asian6%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black2%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262073001080

Academic Outcomes at Orion Oaks Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48360

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,928
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,768
Student Support$3,786
Administration$2,391
Operations$2,989
Other$1,993
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,928 spent per student, an estimated $8,828 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
37%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Paint Creek Elementary SchoolWebber SchoolCarpenter Elem SchoolStadium Drive Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Scripps Middle SchoolWaldon Middle SchoolOakview Middle School
↓
High School
Lake Orion Community High SchoolLearning Options High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLake Orion Community Schools →
Phone: (248)393-0010
NCES ID: 262073001080
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKE ORION seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lake Orion Community Schools
High
Lake Orion Community High School
2,174 students · 09–12
● 45 opp24% FRL
Mid
Scripps Middle School
548 students · 06–08
● 45 opp23% FRL
Mid
Waldon Middle School
547 students · 06–08
● 45 opp27% FRL
Elem
Paint Creek Elementary School
532 students · PK–05
● 42 opp23% FRL
Elem
Webber School
518 students · PK–05
● 42 opp20% FRL
Elem
Carpenter Elem School
466 students · KG–05
● 33 opp39% FRL
Elem
Stadium Drive Elementary School
464 students · KG–05
● 45 opp11% FRL
Elem
Blanche Sims Elementary School
446 students · KG–05
● 42 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1255 JOSLYN RD, LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.