ORCHARD FARM R-V

Saint Charles, Missouri — 5 schools

2,376
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,494
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ORCHARD FARM R-V operates 5 public schools serving 2,376 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,241 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Charles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,494 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.8% local, 21.7% state, and 9.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,296 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #333 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 347.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% White, 12.8% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Orchard Farm High School accounts for 31.1% of all ORCHARD FARM R-V student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ORCHARD FARM R-V-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ORCHARD FARM R-V school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

ORCHARD FARM R-V school enrollment ranges from 230 students (lowest) to 698 students (highest), a spread of 468 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ORCHARD FARM R-V student-counselor ratio is 348:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within ORCHARD FARM R-V is typically wider than the ORCHARD FARM R-V-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

ORCHARD FARM R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 19.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within ORCHARD FARM R-V is typically wider than the ORCHARD FARM R-V-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
21.7%
State
68.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
333 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Charles County county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,296
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in ORCHARD FARM R-V.

White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 12.8%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
347.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in ORCHARD FARM R-V

School Enrollment
Orchard Farm High School
698
Orchard Farm Elementary
557
Discovery Elementary
394
Orchard Farm Middle School
362
Early Learning Center
230

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ORCHARD FARM R-V?

ORCHARD FARM R-V has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,376 students.

How much does ORCHARD FARM R-V spend per student?

ORCHARD FARM R-V spends $15,494 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #333 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in ORCHARD FARM R-V?

The average teacher salary in ORCHARD FARM R-V is $70,296 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ORCHARD FARM R-V?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Charles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ORCHARD FARM R-V?

ORCHARD FARM R-V students are 70.0% White, 12.8% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ORCHARD FARM R-V?

ORCHARD FARM R-V has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #333 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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