- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Orchard Farm Elementary grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 292316001329 · St. Charles, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Orchard Farm High School (698 students)
Orchard Farm Elementary grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Orchard Farm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orchard Farm H
Orchard Farm High School
698 students
- This school
Orchard Farm Elementary
557 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary
394 students
- Orchard Farm M
Orchard Farm Middle School
362 students
- Early Learning 230
Early Learning Center
230 students
What this shows Orchard Farm Elementary reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Farm Elementary compares
Orchard Farm Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,944
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 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.
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
District finance for Orchard Farm R-V reports $13,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.