- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MO
Orchard Drive Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Drive Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291560000732
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Drive Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Drive Elem. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Drive Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Orchard Drive Elem. held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 291560000732 · Jackson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 14.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students)
Orchard Drive Elem. held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Orchard Drive Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Sr. Hi
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
850 students
- East Elementar 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- This school 404
Orchard Drive Elem.
404 students
What this shows Orchard Drive Elem. reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Drive Elem. compares
Orchard Drive Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Orchard Drive Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Drive Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Drive Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Drive Elem.
How many students attend Orchard Drive Elem.?
Orchard Drive Elem. has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Drive Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Drive Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Drive Elem.?
41.2% of students at Orchard Drive Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Drive Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Drive Elem. is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Drive Elem.?
Orchard Drive Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Drive Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Drive Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides Orchard Drive Elem., Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), and Jackson Middle (850 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.