Is Orchard Elementary a good school?

Orchard Elementary ranks 138 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orchard Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Orchard Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Orchard Elementary?

Students at Orchard Elementary are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Orchard Elementary attend?

Students who attend Orchard Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Leona Libby Middle School High : Richland High School

Orchard Elementary

Summary:

Orchard Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, Washington, serving 616 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Richland School District, which is ranked 67 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Orchard Elementary consistently outperforms the Richland School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.1% of Orchard students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.38% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 68.04% of Orchard students were proficient or better, compared to 46.09% for the district and 41.68% for the state. Orchard's strong academic performance has earned it a ranking of 138 out of 1,168 elementary schools in Washington, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Orchard Elementary excels for its White and Special Education student subgroups, its performance for Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status students has been more variable. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,020 to $15,519 over the past four years, may contribute to its academic success. As the school's demographics shift, with a slight decrease in White students and increase in Hispanic and Asian students, Orchard will need to continue adapting its instructional approaches to meet the needs of its evolving student population and ensure equitable outcomes for all.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352

(509) 967-6175

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,519

Students who attend Orchard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Leona Libby Middle School
High:	Richland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Asian:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orchard Elementary ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Richland School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (14.3%), Asian (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary is 16.6. 5 elementary schools in the Richland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Elementary is $15,519. 7 elementary schools in the Richland School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Elementary 138^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Orchard Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 67^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.19	95^th	1054	91.0%
2019	83.76	163^rd	1130	85.6%
2021	89.50	113^th	1107	89.8%
2022	91.22	88^th	1169	92.5%
2023	87.90	133^rd	1169	88.6%
2024	87.29	138^th	1168	88.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	87.79	48^th	637	92.5%
2019	76.14	77^th	566	86.4%
2021	90.18	9^th	158	94.3%
2022	95.40	11^th	478	97.7%
2023	56.22	117^th	308	62.0%
2024	69.34	68^th	339	79.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.54	312^th	835	62.6%
2019	66.35	271^st	979	72.3%
2021	92.21	24^th	854	97.2%
2022	86.63	54^th	1019	94.7%
2023	60.89	336^th	1013	66.8%
2024	69.08	252^nd	1024	75.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	85.17	119^th	1004	88.1%
2019	80.75	179^th	1068	83.2%
2021	81.75	162^nd	1008	83.9%
2022	89.72	95^th	1100	91.4%
2023	89.42	100^th	1094	90.9%
2024	84.77	149^th	1093	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	91.28	64^th	999	93.6%
2019	85.57	137^th	1075	87.3%
2021	93.48	72^nd	1025	93.0%
2022	91.62	78^th	1113	93.0%
2023	84.81	153^rd	1099	86.1%
2024	87.03	125^th	1099	88.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.28	92^nd	540	83.0%
2019	76.21	114^th	697	83.6%
2021	71.60	73^rd	501	85.4%
2022	78.53	88^th	694	87.3%
2023	53.41	279^th	633	55.9%
2024	62.26	227^th	651	65.1%

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Rank History for White students at Orchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.46	63^rd	833	92.4%
2019	79.54	176^th	1027	82.9%
2021	90.82	57^th	943	94.0%
2022	91.73	39^th	1031	96.2%
2023	91.35	58^th	1011	94.3%
2024	86.64	94^th	1009	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Orchard Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	483	5	55	75	0	1	37	656
2017	475	13	49	91	0	1	42	671
2018	473	11	53	114	0	1	47	699
2019	475	4	47	104	0	2	41	673
2020	505	6	51	104	1	2	39	708
2021	462	9	66	94	0	2	38	671
2022	446	12	73	89	0	4	39	663
2023	410	12	67	88	0	3	36	616

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	656	33.0	19.8	15.2
2017	671	35.2	19.0	18.9
2018	699	36.8	18.9	14.3
2019	673	37.6	17.8	20.1
2020	708	37.6	18.8	16
2021	671	36.6	18.3	6.4
2022	663	36.9	17.9	19
2023	616	37.0	16.6	26.3

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	656	33.0	19.8	15.2
2017	671	35.2	19.0	18.9
2018	699	36.8	18.9	14.3
2019	673	37.6	17.8	20.1
2020	708	37.6	18.8	16
2021	671	36.6	18.3	6.4
2022	663	36.9	17.9	19
2023	616	37.0	16.6	26.3

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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