Orchard Park Elementary

Summary:

Orchard Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving 555 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked York 04 school district, which is rated 1 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orchard Park Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates as high as 78.9% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 55.7%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has seen an increase in racial diversity in recent years. With a relatively high per-student spending of $11,652 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, Orchard Park Elementary provides a well-resourced learning environment for its students.

When compared to nearby schools in the York 04 district, Orchard Park Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. However, some nearby schools, such as Tega Cay Elementary and Gold Hill Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, ranking among the top 5% of schools in the state. The high-performing nature of the schools in the York 04 district suggests a strong commitment to education and a collaborative effort to provide quality learning opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 474 Third Baxter Street
       Fort Mill, SC  29708


(803) 548-8170

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,652 Help


Students who attend Orchard Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant Knoll Middle
High:    Fort Mill High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.4% Help


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Compare Details Orchard Park Elementary ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Orchard Park Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the York 04 School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the York 04 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Park Elementary is $11,652. 6 elementary schools in the York 04 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Park Elementary 70th 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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York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1st 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 83.52 66th 542 87.8%
2004 88.04 30th 550 94.5%
2005 87.64 27th 557 95.2%
2006 90.38 17th 559 97.0%
2007 90.92 10th 566 98.2%
2008 89.48 17th 577 97.1%
2009 91.92 15th 580 97.4%
2010 85.54 50th 589 91.5%
2011 84.97 50th 597 91.6%
2012 86.30 36th 594 93.9%
2013 89.37 14th 599 97.7%
2014 91.13 14th 630 97.8%
2015 96.50 7th 638 98.9%
2016 92.94 23rd 619 96.3%
2017 92.07 35th 639 94.5%
2018 93.48 34th 624 94.6%
2019 93.05 30th 643 95.3%
2021 95.52 23rd 622 96.3%
2022 94.13 31st 625 95.0%
2023 93.83 30th 644 95.3%
2024 87.79 70th 638 89.0%
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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 30.58 432nd 588 26.5%
2019 58.42 251st 600 58.2%
2022 74.29 125th 600 79.2%
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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 92.33 32nd 570 94.4%
2019 91.96 25th 588 95.7%
2021 95.29 21st 554 96.2%
2022 92.34 37th 573 93.5%
2023 94.14 18th 580 96.9%
2024 87.69 50th 565 91.2%
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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
2022 95.33 5th 151 96.7%
2024 81.01 20th 143 86.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Orchard Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.73 28th 147 81.0%
2022 72.46 20th 109 81.7%
2024 75.51 5th 82 93.9%
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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 92.53 32nd 571 94.4%
2019 91.60 40th 590 93.2%
2021 94.24 25th 561 95.5%
2022 93.81 27th 579 95.3%
2023 89.57 50th 582 91.4%
2024 83.55 79th 568 86.1%
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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 89.66 28th 457 93.9%
2019 89.16 32nd 472 93.2%
2021 87.79 38th 439 91.3%
2022 83.30 63rd 455 86.2%
2023 79.80 80th 463 82.7%
2024 71.51 121st 441 72.6%
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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
2002 455 67 7 14 1 n/a n/a 1 545
2003 455 67 7 14 1 n/a n/a 1 545
2004 524 95 10 15 0 n/a n/a 1 645
2005 608 94 14 13 1 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 678 102 19 17 2 n/a n/a 0 818
2007 699 105 27 16 2 n/a n/a 0 849
2008 716 85 28 17 2 n/a n/a 0 848
2009 778 84 30 25 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2010 587 101 16 19 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2011 668 76 18 21 0 0 0 0 783
2012 716 67 18 32 0 0 4 0 837
2013 698 56 19 34 0 0 11 0 818
2014 733 61 19 35 0 1 11 0 860
2015 677 57 13 27 0 1 10 0 785
2016 629 71 13 35 1 0 20 0 769
2017 605 79 13 38 3 0 24 0 762
2018 600 68 15 45 2 0 26 0 756
2019 608 77 11 41 1 0 36 0 774
2020 603 77 21 51 1 1 37 0 791
2021 492 22 1 39 1 1 23 0 579
2022 543 54 49 53 3 1 32 0 735
2023 474 19 2 33 0 1 26 0 555

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
2002 545 36.0 15.1 18.8
2003 545 36.0 15.1 18.8
2004 645 38.0 17.0 19.4
2005 730 45.5 16.0 14.5
2006 818 53.0 15.4 13
2007 849 85.8 9.9 12.5
2008 848 56.5 15.0 10.6
2009 919 59.5 15.4 10.6
2010 726 48.0 15.1 17.9
2011 783 46.0 17.0 18
2012 837 50.5 16.5 17.9
2013 818 51.9 15.7 14.3
2014 860 54.4 15.8 14
2015 785 53.0 14.8 15.4
2016 769 53.0 14.5 17.4
2017 762 56.0 13.6 17.7
2018 756 54.0 14.0 14.9
2019 774 53.0 14.6 14.9
2020 791 57.0 13.8 14.9
2021 579 47.5 12.1 6.6
2022 735 59.0 12.4 8.6
2023 555 48.0 11.5 9.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 545 36.0 15.1 18.8
2003 545 36.0 15.1 18.8
2004 645 38.0 17.0 19.4
2005 730 45.5 16.0 14.5
2006 818 53.0 15.4 13
2007 849 85.8 9.9 12.5
2008 848 56.5 15.0 10.6
2009 919 59.5 15.4 10.6
2010 726 48.0 15.1 17.9
2011 783 46.0 17.0 18
2012 837 50.5 16.5 17.9
2013 818 51.9 15.7 14.3
2014 860 54.4 15.8 14
2015 785 53.0 14.8 15.4
2016 769 53.0 14.5 17.4
2017 762 56.0 13.6 17.7
2018 756 54.0 14.0 14.9
2019 774 53.0 14.6 14.9
2020 791 57.0 13.8 14.9
2021 579 47.5 12.1 6.6
2022 735 59.0 12.4 8.6
2023 555 48.0 11.5 9.4

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

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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 $39 (0.4%) $46 (0.5%) $85 (1.0%) $7,564 (85.6%) $1,190 (13.5%) $8,754 (99.0%) $8,839
2020 $36 (0.4%) $40 (0.4%) $75 (0.8%) $7,652 (85.9%) $1,177 (13.2%) $8,829 (99.1%) $8,905
2021 $168 (1.7%) $168 (1.7%) $336 (3.4%) $8,516 (85.8%) $1,071 (10.8%) $9,586 (96.6%) $9,922
2022 $497 (4.2%) $284 (2.4%) $781 (6.5%) $9,974 (83.4%) $1,200 (10.0%) $11,174 (93.5%) $11,955
2023 $1,338 (11.5%) $525 (4.5%) $1,863 (16.0%) $8,666 (74.4%) $1,124 (9.6%) $9,790 (84.0%) $11,652

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 30th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 30th of 644 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)77.175.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 04)70.174.2
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)8274.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 04)7974.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Orchard Park Elementary)76.573.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (York 04)75.173.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)75.784.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)7380
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)72.880.6
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 04)74.772.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Park Elementary)7780.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)64.577.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Park Elementary)71.474.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 04)6866.7
 1.3%
   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 Students774555
 28.3%
African American7719
 75.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian112
 81.8%
Hispanic4133
 19.5%
Pacific Islander01
White608474
 22%
Two or More Races3626
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%9.4%
 5.5%


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

Middle : Pleasant Knoll Middle
High : Fort Mill High

Students at Orchard Park Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Orchard Park Elementary ranks 70th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Orchard Park Elementary.


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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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