Enrollment
557
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Charles, MO
Orchard Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292316001329
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Farm Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Charles · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Farm Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Charles, MO.
School address
District: Orchard Farm R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292316001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Farm Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Farm Elementary
Orchard Farm Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in St. Charles, Missouri, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 408 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among St. Charles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Discovery Elementary (394 students): Orchard Farm Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.3:1).
Orchard Farm R-V also operates Orchard Farm High School (698 students) and Discovery Elementary (394 students) alongside Orchard Farm Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orchard Farm Elementary compares
Orchard Farm Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Orchard Farm Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orchard Farm R-V, which includes Orchard Farm Elementary.
$12,909
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 21.7%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Orchard Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Farm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Farm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Charles
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Farm Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Farm Elementary?
Orchard Farm Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Charles, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Farm Elementary?
20.9% of students at Orchard Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Farm Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in St. Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Farm Elementary?
Orchard Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Farm Elementary rank among public schools in St. Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Charles on the city page.
Is Orchard Farm Elementary a good school?
Orchard Farm Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orchard Farm R-V?
Besides Orchard Farm Elementary, Orchard Farm R-V also operates Orchard Farm High School (698 students), Discovery Elementary (394 students), and Orchard Farm Middle School (362 students). See the Orchard Farm R-V district page for the complete list.
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