Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Orchard Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Prairie Elementary School's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
School Rankings
Orchard Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Prairie Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orchard Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Prairie Elementary School?
79 students attend Orchard Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Orchard Prairie Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Prairie Elementary School?
Orchard Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Prairie Elementary School part of?
Orchard Prairie Elementary School is part of Orchard Prairie School District.
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