Orchards Elementary School

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Orchards Elementary School ranks 94 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orchards Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 276 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 17 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orchards Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing the district and state in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.7% of Orchards students were proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% for the district and 53.3% for the state. However, the school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.22%) and a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.6%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 11.08% to 39.78% and 8.1% to 20.2%, respectively.

While Orchards Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.68%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 77.37% to 91.56%, it still maintains a diverse student population, with 12.32% of students identifying as non-white. This diversity, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that Orchards Elementary may have effective teaching practices, curriculum, or other factors that contribute to its success, even with a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-5

3429 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501-5355

(208) 748-3700

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,673

Students who attend Orchards Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sacajawea Middle School
High:	Lewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orchards Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School is 14.9. 4 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Orchards Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchards Elementary School is $9,673. 4 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orchards Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lewiston Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston Independent District 17^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchards Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orchards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	38.86	236^th	335	29.6%
2009	41.19	238^th	349	31.8%
2010	35.07	269^th	356	24.4%
2011	23.29	315^th	359	12.3%
2012	29.58	289^th	354	18.4%
2013	43.29	243^rd	357	31.9%
2015	17.15	196^th	226	13.3%
2016	26.19	180^th	240	25.0%
2017	26.81	229^th	292	21.6%
2019	31.88	121^st	171	29.2%
2021	51.48	77^th	166	53.6%
2022	72.23	53^rd	188	71.8%
2023	68.04	76^th	252	69.8%
2024	67.64	94^th	301	68.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchards Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.39	28^th	44	36.4%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orchards Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336	336
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328	328
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	329	329
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	393	393
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	393	393
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	376	376
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	366	366
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	361	361
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	357	357
2001	309	1	7	8	17	n/a	n/a	0	342
2002	312	4	1	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	335
2003	312	4	1	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	335
2004	289	1	5	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	311
2005	299	2	7	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	326
2006	287	2	8	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	307
2007	278	2	11	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	312
2008	291	6	9	13	12	n/a	n/a	0	331
2009	280	2	11	23	21	n/a	n/a	0	337
2010	266	2	9	21	20	n/a	n/a	0	318
2011	252	0	1	26	9	0	23	0	311
2012	264	0	0	23	1	0	17	0	305
2013	270	0	0	16	4	0	18	0	308
2014	296	0	1	19	3	0	13	0	332
2015	279	1	1	15	3	0	17	0	316
2016	283	0	2	13	9	0	14	0	321
2017	273	0	1	12	9	0	8	0	303
2018	276	0	1	8	7	0	12	0	304
2019	268	1	3	16	5	0	23	0	316
2020	277	1	0	13	3	0	19	0	313
2021	235	0	0	12	2	0	16	0	265
2022	247	0	0	8	2	0	22	0	279
2023	242	1	0	10	1	0	22	0	276
2024	226	1	0	15	3	0	23	0	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchards Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	336	17.0	19.7	18.8
1992	328	17.2	19.0	20.4
1993	329	16.6	19.8	20.1
1994	319	17.8	17.9	23.2
1995	393	21.0	18.7	19.8
1996	393	21.0	18.7	19.8
1997	376	21.1	17.8	26.3
1998	366	21.1	17.3	26.5
1999	361	24.0	15.0	33.2
2000	357	23.2	15.4	29.4
2001	342	20.2	16.9	39.2
2002	335	20.3	16.5	43.3
2003	335	20.3	16.5	43.3
2004	311	21.3	14.6	45.3
2005	326	20.8	15.7	45.1
2006	307	20.3	15.1	47.9
2007	312	21.3	14.6	51.9
2008	331	22.0	15.0	43.5
2009	337	22.2	15.1	51
2010	318	21.0	15.1	47.8
2011	311	24.0	12.9	55.3
2012	305	26.0	11.7	58.7
2013	308	19.7	15.5	49.4
2014	332	20.3	16.3	51.5
2015	316	19.0	16.6	54.7
2016	321	20.0	16.0	49.5
2017	303	20.4	14.7	44.6
2018	304	20.3	14.9	47.7
2019	316	18.5	17.0	47.8
2020	313	18.5	16.9	51.4
2021	265	17.1	15.4	41.9
2022	279	18.3	15.2	29.7
2023	276	19.1	14.4	40.2
2024	268	17.9	14.9	45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchards Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	336	17.0	19.7	18.8
1992	328	17.2	19.0	20.4
1993	329	16.6	19.8	20.1
1994	319	17.8	17.9	23.2
1995	393	21.0	18.7	19.8
1996	393	21.0	18.7	19.8
1997	376	21.1	17.8	26.3
1998	366	21.1	17.3	26.5
1999	361	24.0	15.0	33.2
2000	357	23.2	15.4	29.4
2001	342	20.2	16.9	39.2
2002	335	20.3	16.5	43.3
2003	335	20.3	16.5	43.3
2004	311	21.3	14.6	45.3
2005	326	20.8	15.7	45.1
2006	307	20.3	15.1	47.9
2007	312	21.3	14.6	51.9
2008	331	22.0	15.0	43.5
2009	337	22.2	15.1	51
2010	318	21.0	15.1	47.8
2011	311	24.0	12.9	55.3
2012	305	26.0	11.7	58.7
2013	308	19.7	15.5	49.4
2014	332	20.3	16.3	51.5
2015	316	19.0	16.6	54.7
2016	321	20.0	16.0	49.5
2017	303	20.4	14.7	44.6
2018	304	20.3	14.9	47.7
2019	316	18.5	17.0	47.8
2020	313	18.5	16.9	51.4
2021	265	17.1	15.4	41.9
2022	279	18.3	15.2	29.7
2023	276	19.1	14.4	40.2
2024	268	17.9	14.9	45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchards Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,331 (13.8%)	$8,343 (86.3%)	$9,673

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchards Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 252 Elementary schools	40.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchards Elementary School)	56.6	50	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	48.1	47.7	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchards Elementary School)	34.9	75	40.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	51.1	45.7	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
All Grades Math (Orchards Elementary School)	43.6	52.6	9%
All Grades Math (Lewiston Independent District)	44	47.1	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Orchards Elementary School)	47.8	62.9	15.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	54.3	53	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	276	12.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	16	10	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	242	9.7%
Two or More Races	23	22	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	40.2%	7.6%

Schools Near Orchards Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3700	268	18	14.9	45.9%	226 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	67.6	94^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.8%		68	76^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.8%	18			44.2	49.6	48.9	64.3			62.7	$9,673	$1,331	$8,343
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3550	353	23	15.3	32.9%	322 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	37.6	188^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.5%		44.2	150^th of 252 public elementary schools	40.5%	38	33.8			47.7	40.6	39.4				$9,236	$1,051	$8,185
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3600	247	17	14.1	49.0%	221 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	64.2	102^nd of 301 public elementary schools	66.1%		21.3	201^st of 252 public elementary schools	20.2%	99	57.2						59.6		57.9	$10,234	$1,300	$8,934
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3500	320	21	15.2	10.3%	296 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	81.9	53^rd of 301 public elementary schools	82.4%		74.9	63^rd of 252 public elementary schools	75.0%	10	76.1	75.1	48.0	66.9	52.0		70.4		64.4	$9,728	$742	$8,987
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3650	277	19	14.4	28.2%	227 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	71	86^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.4%		64.2	84^th of 252 public elementary schools	66.7%	2	70.0	50.7	54.2	57.0	57.5	65.0	46.0	72.9	59.6	$9,358	$898	$8,460
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3850	325	22	14.4	30.2%	273 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	41.9	174^th of 301 public elementary schools	42.2%		33	170^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.5%	4	40.4	56.8	40.9	45.5	38.7	38.6			46.9	$10,541	$1,376	$9,166
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3800	229	17	13.1	43.7%	174 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.7%)								(n/a)			35.1							$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-5	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	113	7	16.1		86 (76.1%)	8 (7.1%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)								(n/a)				35.2	38.9	35.3			50.0
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2952	246	17	14.0	22.8%	16 (6.5%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	10.8	277^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)				28.6	18.5				26.4	$17,819	$3,786	$14,032
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 276-3422	143	9	15.1	37.8%	132 (92.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)				43.6					49.5	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchards Elementary School

How many students attend Orchards Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Orchards Elementary School.

What district is Orchards Elementary School in?

Lewiston Independent District

What schools do graduates of Orchards Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Orchards Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sacajawea Middle School
High : Lewiston High School

What is the racial makeup of Orchards Elementary School?

Students at Orchards Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Orchards Elementary School a good school?

Orchards Elementary School ranks 94^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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