- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
Orchard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732003540
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Orchard Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530732003540 · Richland, WA Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 16.1:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Orchard Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orchard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- This school 594
Orchard Elementary
594 students
What this shows Orchard Elementary reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Elementary compares
Orchard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,042
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Orchard Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Richland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative education program
756 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
White Bluffs Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Amon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jason Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Elementary?
21.6% of students at Orchard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Orchard Elementary, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.