- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Orchard Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969001644
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Center Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Center Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Center Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Orchard Center Elementary shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530969001644 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 13.3:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
Orchard Center Elementary shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orchard Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
836 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
536 students
- Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- This school 199
Orchard Center Elementary
199 students
What this shows Orchard Center Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Center Elementary compares
Orchard Center Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Orchard Center Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Spokane) reports $15,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Center Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Center Elementary?
Orchard Center Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Center Elementary?
73.3% of students at Orchard Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Center Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Center Elementary?
Orchard Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Center Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Center Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Orchard Center Elementary, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.