- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Charles, MO
Orchard Farm High School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Farm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292316001331
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Farm High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St. Charles · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Farm High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Charles, MO.
School address
District: Orchard Farm R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292316001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Orchard Farm High School grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 292316001331 · St. Charles, MO High · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 19.4:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Orchard Farm Elementary (557 students)
Orchard Farm High School grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Orchard Farm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orchard Farm High School
698 students
- Orchard Farm E
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 High School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Farm High School compares
Orchard Farm High School 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 62% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Orchard Farm High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Farm Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Farm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Farm High School'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
Nationwide high 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Farm High School
How many students attend Orchard Farm High School?
Orchard Farm High School has 698 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm High School is 19.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Farm High School?
17.7% of students at Orchard Farm High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Farm High School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Farm High School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in St. Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Farm High School?
Orchard Farm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Farm High School rank among public schools in St. Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm High School ranks #1 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 High School, Orchard Farm R-V also operates Orchard Farm Elementary (557 students), Discovery Elementary (394 students), and Orchard Farm Middle School (362 students). See the Orchard Farm R-V district page for the complete list.