- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Orchard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059006705
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Orchard Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 064059006705 · Vacaville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 25.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Orchard Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orchard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- This school 437
Orchard Elementary
437 students
What this shows Orchard Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Elementary compares
Orchard Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Orchard Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Elementary?
19.4% of students at Orchard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Orchard Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.