- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, SC
Orchard Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000252
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Park Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westminster, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Orchard Park Elementary shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450306000252 · Westminster, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Orchard Park Elementary shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Orchard Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school 360
Orchard Park Elementary
360 students
What this shows Orchard Park Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Park Elementary compares
Orchard Park Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Orchard Park Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Westminster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary?
Orchard Park Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 39% lower 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 Park Elementary?
100.0% of students at Orchard Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Park Elementary is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Park Elementary?
Orchard Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westminster, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Orchard Park Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.