Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Park Elementary serves the southern part of Westminster, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 50.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Park Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Park Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
87%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Park Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Park Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Orchard Park Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School, Fair-oak Elementary School, Keowee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary School?
360 students attend Orchard Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Orchard Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard Park Elementary School part of?
Orchard Park Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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