Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Orchard Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Farm Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Charles, MO, encompassing approximately 140.1 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 18.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Farm Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard Farm Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Farm Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
9%
15%
White
71%
67%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Farm Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Farm Elementary School?
557 students attend Orchard Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orchard Farm Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Farm Elementary School?
Orchard Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orchard Farm Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Farm Elementary School part of?
Orchard Farm Elementary School is part of Orchard Farm R-V School District.
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