Orchard Park Elementary School

Summary:

Orchard Park Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Kettering, Ohio, serving 334 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance on the Ohio State Tests.

Orchard Park Elementary School's academic excellence extends across different student subgroups, with strong performance for both female and male students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance for students with special education needs is particularly noteworthy, ranking 74th out of 856 Ohio elementary schools. However, the school's performance for its gifted and talented student population is less impressive, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

While Orchard Park Elementary School outperforms its nearby counterparts within the Kettering City School District, such as J.F. Kennedy Elementary and Greenmont Elementary, it faces stiffer competition from schools in the neighboring Oakwood City School District, such as Harman Elementary and Smith Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Ohio.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 E Dorothy Ln
       Kettering, OH  45419-1923


(937) 499-1910

District: Kettering City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,769 Help


Students who attend Orchard Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Van Buren Middle School
High:    Kettering Fairmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard Park Elementary School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Kettering City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), two or more races (7.8%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Kettering City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Park Elementary School is $13,769, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Kettering City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Park Elementary School 138th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Orchard Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kettering City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettering City School District 157th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.91 247th 1471 83.2%
2005 80.65 190th 1501 87.3%
2006 76.42 303rd 1504 79.9%
2007 76.21 321st 1609 80.0%
2008 70.17 513th 1582 67.6%
2009 62.89 761st 1610 52.7%
2010 65.00 735th 1662 55.8%
2011 73.58 457th 1686 72.9%
2012 70.35 582nd 1709 65.9%
2013 77.74 304th 1701 82.1%
2014 82.51 131st 1687 92.2%
2015 83.31 180th 1684 89.3%
2016 78.52 352nd 1678 79.0%
2017 79.09 308th 1651 81.3%
2018 80.66 282nd 1636 82.8%
2019 87.70 96th 1676 94.3%
2021 74.16 474th 1610 70.6%
2022 81.77 285th 1588 82.1%
2023 86.73 150th 1596 90.6%
2024 86.26 138th 1577 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.69 74th 856 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.02 114th 1465 92.2%
2019 92.14 28th 1465 98.1%
2021 63.87 502nd 1404 64.2%
2023 88.51 69th 1447 95.2%
2024 88.73 56th 1484 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.81 332nd 1518 78.1%
2019 87.08 67th 1502 95.5%
2021 63.49 594th 1467 59.5%
2022 74.37 394th 1488 73.5%
2023 87.12 100th 1483 93.3%
2024 85.12 147th 1466 90.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.83 184th 765 75.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.79 490th 759 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 211th 1536 86.3%
2019 87.95 73rd 1535 95.2%
2021 78.09 334th 1499 77.7%
2022 86.35 145th 1518 90.4%
2023 85.44 152nd 1498 89.9%
2024 85.50 147th 1485 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.22 328th 1309 74.9%
2019 86.28 68th 1271 94.6%
2021 66.09 439th 1249 64.9%
2022 77.68 256th 1242 79.4%
2023 85.42 92nd 1215 92.4%
2024 86.15 73rd 1190 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Enrollment information for Orchard Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 313 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 329 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 330 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 369 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 351 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 374 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 341 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 341 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 340 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 330 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 316 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 308 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 314 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 293 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 2 305
2003 293 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 2 305
2004 277 6 1 3 2 n/a n/a 2 291
2005 276 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 5 290
2006 288 5 1 5 2 n/a n/a 3 304
2007 290 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 3 306
2008 293 9 3 5 0 n/a n/a 5 315
2009 277 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2010 267 12 8 4 0 n/a n/a 10 301
2011 251 8 9 5 1 0 9 0 283
2012 265 10 7 5 0 1 13 0 301
2013 269 11 5 10 0 0 11 0 306
2014 270 16 5 10 0 0 14 0 315
2015 270 21 3 10 0 0 18 0 322
2016 285 16 6 7 0 0 15 0 329
2017 300 16 3 11 0 0 15 0 345
2018 301 12 1 19 0 0 24 0 357
2019 279 13 2 16 0 0 19 0 329
2020 274 17 4 15 0 0 26 0 336
2021 277 19 5 15 0 0 25 0 341
2022 280 18 8 14 0 0 21 0 341
2023 273 21 7 14 0 0 19 0 334
2024 247 16 6 15 0 0 24 0 308

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 Orchard Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.0 19.4 0
1989 315 16.0 19.6 n/a
1990 331 16.0 20.6 n/a
1991 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
1992 376 20.2 18.6 2.4
1993 359 18.5 19.4 4.7
1994 382 17.5 21.8 5.8
1995 346 17.5 19.8 5.5
1996 346 17.5 19.8 5.5
1997 345 19.5 17.7 5.8
1998 338 17.5 19.3 6.5
1999 325 16.5 19.7 11.7
2000 316 16.5 19.2 13.6
2001 319 20.0 16.0 11.9
2002 305 18.0 16.9 16.2
2003 305 18.0 16.9 16.2
2004 291 19.0 15.3 24.2
2005 290 19.0 15.3 24.9
2006 304 18.1 16.8 24.3
2007 306 15.2 20.1 26.7
2008 315 15.4 20.5 n/a
2009 295 14.2 20.8 21.3
2010 301 15.3 19.6 29.9
2011 283 15.0 18.7 28.6
2012 301 14.3 20.9 28.2
2013 306 15.4 19.8 35.6
2014 315 15.3 20.5 39
2015 322 n/a n/a 41
2016 329 18.0 18.2 40.7
2017 345 20.1 17.1 39.1
2018 357 19.7 18.0 36.4
2019 329 20.2 16.2 35
2020 336 20.2 16.5 38.1
2021 341 21.5 15.8 n/a
2022 341 23.3 14.6 n/a
2023 334 22.0 15.1 39.5
2024 308 22.0 13.9 46.4

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 Orchard Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.0 19.4 0
1989 315 16.0 19.6 n/a
1990 331 16.0 20.6 n/a
1991 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
1992 376 20.2 18.6 2.4
1993 359 18.5 19.4 4.7
1994 382 17.5 21.8 5.8
1995 346 17.5 19.8 5.5
1996 346 17.5 19.8 5.5
1997 345 19.5 17.7 5.8
1998 338 17.5 19.3 6.5
1999 325 16.5 19.7 11.7
2000 316 16.5 19.2 13.6
2001 319 20.0 16.0 11.9
2002 305 18.0 16.9 16.2
2003 305 18.0 16.9 16.2
2004 291 19.0 15.3 24.2
2005 290 19.0 15.3 24.9
2006 304 18.1 16.8 24.3
2007 306 15.2 20.1 26.7
2008 315 15.4 20.5 n/a
2009 295 14.2 20.8 21.3
2010 301 15.3 19.6 29.9
2011 283 15.0 18.7 28.6
2012 301 14.3 20.9 28.2
2013 306 15.4 19.8 35.6
2014 315 15.3 20.5 39
2015 322 n/a n/a 41
2016 329 18.0 18.2 40.7
2017 345 20.1 17.1 39.1
2018 357 19.7 18.0 36.4
2019 329 20.2 16.2 35
2020 336 20.2 16.5 38.1
2021 341 21.5 15.8 n/a
2022 341 23.3 14.6 n/a
2023 334 22.0 15.1 39.5
2024 308 22.0 13.9 46.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,302
2022 $12,346
2023 $12,548
2024 $13,769

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary School)85.485.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.679
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary School)90.491.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)81.383
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary School)95.992.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)88.786.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary School)87.882.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)79.179.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Orchard Park Elementary School)92.591.5
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Kettering City School District)80.276.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary School)90.181.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.876
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary School)88.179.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)82.681.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329334
 1.5%
African American1321
 61.5%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White279273
 2.2%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%39.5%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Park Elementary School

Students who attend Orchard Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Buren Middle School
High : Kettering Fairmont High School

Yes. Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Orchard Park Elementary School.

Students at Orchard Park Elementary School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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