Orchard Park Elementary School

600 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Orchard Park Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

Orchard Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Park Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#387 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

80-84%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

75-79%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
5%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Black
7%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data

White
77%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
9%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.40

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
15%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Park Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Park Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Orchard Park Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary School?
294 students attend Orchard Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Orchard Park Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Park Elementary School part of?
Orchard Park Elementary School is part of Kettering City School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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