Enrollment
730
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Middle School
Orchard Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Solon, Ohio, enrolling 730 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Solon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School (512 students): Orchard Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.3:1).
Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students) and Solon Middle School (768 students) alongside Orchard Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Orchard Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solon City, which includes Orchard Middle School.
$17,356
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.3%
Federal 3.6%
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 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
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~730 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orchard Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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