Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Orchards Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchards Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchards Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchards Elementary School's ranking?
Orchards Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Orchards Elementary School often compared to?
Orchards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camelot Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Orchards Elementary School?
279 students attend Orchards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orchards Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchards Elementary School offer ?
Orchards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchards Elementary School part of?
Orchards Elementary School is part of Lewiston Independent School District.
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