- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solon, OH
Orchard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466002607
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Orchard Middle School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390466002607 · Solon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 17.4:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Solon High School (1,519 students)
Orchard Middle School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Orchard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
1,519 students
- Solon Middle S
Solon Middle School
768 students
- This school
Orchard Middle School
730 students
- Dorothy E Lewi 512
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
512 students
- Parkside Eleme 502
Parkside Elementary School
502 students
- Grace L Roxbur 487
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Orchard Middle School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Middle School compares
Orchard Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 23.2%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Orchard Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Solon City reports $18,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Solon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Solon Academy
Standard public school
76 students 38:1 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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Middle School
How many students attend Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has 730 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Middle School?
10.7% of students at Orchard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Middle School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Solon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Solon on the city page.
What other schools are in Solon City?
Besides Orchard Middle School, Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students), Solon Middle School (768 students), and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School (512 students). See the Solon City district page for the complete list.