- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kettering, OH
Orchard Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441801108
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Park Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Orchard Park Elementary School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390441801108 · Kettering, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
Orchard Park Elementary School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Orchard Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
Kettering Middle School
982 students
- J F Kennedy El 602
J F Kennedy Elementary School
602 students
- Van Buren Midd 598
Van Buren Middle School
598 students
- Southdale Elem 530
Southdale Elementary School
530 students
- This school 294
Orchard Park Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Orchard Park Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Park Elementary School compares
Orchard Park Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Orchard Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettering City School District reports $16,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Kettering
2 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 School?
35.9% of students at Orchard Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Park Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kettering, 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 Kettering on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettering City School District?
Besides Orchard Park Elementary School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.