Orchard Park Elementary

Summary:

Orchard Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Westminster, South Carolina, serving 422 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Oconee 01 school district, which is ranked 21 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Orchard Park Elementary faces several challenges, including a predominantly white student population (88.63%), lower-than-average test scores, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100%). The school's performance on state assessments varies significantly by student subgroup, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 311 out of 630 schools in 2013-2014 to 352 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Tamassee-Salem Elementary, Keowee Elementary, and Walhalla Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and higher statewide rankings.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average ($13,763 vs. $11,665), its academic performance remains relatively low, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. Further analysis may be needed to identify the root causes of the school's challenges and develop targeted strategies for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Toccoa Highway
       Westminster, SC  29693


(864) 886-4515

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,763 Help


Students who attend Orchard Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Oak Middle
High:    West-Oak High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
African American:
5.5%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard Park Elementary ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.06. (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 Orchard Park Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Oconee 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Park Elementary is $13,763, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Park Elementary 352nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Orchard Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.79 154th 542 71.6%
2004 79.14 93rd 550 83.1%
2005 70.28 154th 557 72.4%
2006 52.51 299th 559 46.5%
2007 61.97 222nd 566 60.8%
2008 39.99 389th 577 32.6%
2009 53.69 290th 580 50.0%
2010 48.68 323rd 589 45.2%
2011 48.54 351st 597 41.2%
2012 37.46 420th 594 29.3%
2013 48.27 345th 599 42.4%
2014 54.18 311th 630 50.6%
2015 37.76 409th 638 35.9%
2016 45.89 341st 619 44.9%
2017 46.91 336th 639 47.4%
2018 42.33 355th 624 43.1%
2019 34.16 429th 643 33.3%
2021 36.21 398th 622 36.0%
2022 24.76 467th 625 25.3%
2023 39.26 396th 644 38.5%
2024 45.06 352nd 638 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.40 268th 588 54.4%
2019 36.98 405th 600 32.5%
2021 43.24 335th 580 42.2%
2022 29.07 440th 600 26.7%
2023 49.26 298th 608 51.0%
2024 53.57 275th 599 54.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 339th 570 40.5%
2019 33.45 413th 588 29.8%
2021 28.76 401st 554 27.6%
2022 19.73 466th 573 18.7%
2023 42.03 338th 580 41.7%
2024 53.59 266th 565 52.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.09 69th 122 43.4%
2022 20.56 132nd 151 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 343rd 571 39.9%
2019 34.73 394th 590 33.2%
2021 39.42 341st 561 39.2%
2022 29.59 411th 579 29.0%
2023 34.39 381st 582 34.5%
2024 36.21 366th 568 35.6%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.69 429th 457 6.1%
2019 9.35 448th 472 5.1%
2021 8.80 418th 439 4.8%
2022 5.73 444th 455 2.4%
2023 13.28 416th 463 10.2%
2024 21.56 369th 441 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Orchard Park Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orchard Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 416 416
1999 366 50 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 442 46 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 454 45 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 444 37 2 18 0 n/a n/a 3 504
2003 444 37 2 18 0 n/a n/a 3 504
2004 421 42 2 21 1 n/a n/a 4 491
2005 459 41 2 18 1 n/a n/a 5 526
2006 455 40 1 16 2 n/a n/a 1 515
2007 427 33 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 420 41 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 398 35 2 23 1 n/a n/a 1 460
2010 378 32 3 26 4 n/a n/a 3 446
2011 355 21 1 24 0 0 11 0 412
2012 347 19 0 22 0 0 12 0 400
2013 326 26 0 31 0 0 20 0 403
2014 317 19 1 31 0 0 14 0 382
2015 325 12 1 29 0 0 14 0 381
2016 321 17 3 26 2 0 12 0 381
2017 317 17 1 26 1 0 14 0 376
2018 356 22 1 23 1 0 9 0 412
2019 384 23 3 25 2 0 9 0 446
2020 402 24 3 23 2 0 7 0 461
2021 386 26 2 20 2 1 5 0 442
2022 371 21 1 20 1 0 5 0 419
2023 374 23 1 22 1 0 1 0 422

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 416 31.0 13.4 53.4
1999 419 35.5 11.8 55.8
2000 503 35.5 14.2 51.3
2001 511 34.7 14.7 49.9
2002 504 36.0 14.0 56.5
2003 504 36.0 14.0 56.5
2004 491 33.8 14.5 60
2005 526 34.3 15.3 59.3
2006 515 37.2 13.8 59.3
2007 478 58.8 8.1 61.3
2008 484 34.5 14.0 64.3
2009 460 37.0 12.4 63.6
2010 446 36.0 12.3 68.2
2011 412 33.3 12.3 71.4
2012 400 34.0 11.7 73.3
2013 403 35.0 11.5 73.7
2014 382 35.8 10.6 74.6
2015 381 34.0 11.2 64.6
2016 381 38.0 10.0 73.2
2017 376 35.0 10.7 100
2018 412 38.0 10.8 100
2019 446 37.0 12.0 63.7
2020 461 41.4 11.1 99.3
2021 442 40.0 11.0 65.8
2022 419 40.0 10.4 100
2023 422 38.0 11.1 100

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 416 31.0 13.4 53.4
1999 419 35.5 11.8 55.8
2000 503 35.5 14.2 51.3
2001 511 34.7 14.7 49.9
2002 504 36.0 14.0 56.5
2003 504 36.0 14.0 56.5
2004 491 33.8 14.5 60
2005 526 34.3 15.3 59.3
2006 515 37.2 13.8 59.3
2007 478 58.8 8.1 61.3
2008 484 34.5 14.0 64.3
2009 460 37.0 12.4 63.6
2010 446 36.0 12.3 68.2
2011 412 33.3 12.3 71.4
2012 400 34.0 11.7 73.3
2013 403 35.0 11.5 73.7
2014 382 35.8 10.6 74.6
2015 381 34.0 11.2 64.6
2016 381 38.0 10.0 73.2
2017 376 35.0 10.7 100
2018 412 38.0 10.8 100
2019 446 37.0 12.0 63.7
2020 461 41.4 11.1 99.3
2021 442 40.0 11.0 65.8
2022 419 40.0 10.4 100
2023 422 38.0 11.1 100

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 Orchard Park Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,612 (12.7%) $659 (5.2%) $2,271 (17.9%) $9,318 (73.4%) $1,099 (8.7%) $10,416 (82.1%) $12,687
2020 $1,487 (12.7%) $556 (4.8%) $2,043 (17.5%) $8,746 (75.0%) $875 (7.5%) $9,622 (82.5%) $11,665
2021 $1,383 (11.0%) $677 (5.4%) $2,060 (16.4%) $9,636 (76.6%) $883 (7.0%) $10,519 (83.6%) $12,579
2022 $1,820 (13.0%) $796 (5.7%) $2,616 (18.8%) $10,191 (73.1%) $1,143 (8.2%) $11,334 (81.2%) $13,950
2023 $1,727 (12.5%) $1,018 (7.4%) $2,745 (19.9%) $10,032 (72.9%) $986 (7.2%) $11,018 (80.1%) $13,763

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 429th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)32.953.9
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)48.657.1
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)41.152.3
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)55.254.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Orchard Park Elementary)42.645.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Oconee 01)55.546.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)31.546.8
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)5054.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)35.228.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)49.542
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)41.549.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)38.857.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)41.522.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)43.545.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446422
 5.4%
African American2323
American Indian21
 50%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2522
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White384374
 2.6%
Two or More Races91
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%100%
 36.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Park Elementary

Orchard Park Elementary ranks 352nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Orchard Park Elementary.

Students at Orchard Park Elementary are 89% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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

Middle : West Oak Middle
High : West-Oak High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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