Enrollment
257
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewiston, ID
Orchards Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160186000327
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchards Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchards Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchards Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchards Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchards Elementary School
Orchards Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling 257 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.0% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 257 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students) and Jenifer Middle School (561 students) alongside Orchards Elementary 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 Orchards Elementary School compares
Orchards Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 86.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Orchards Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Independent District, which includes Orchards Elementary School.
$11,104
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Orchards Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchards Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchards Elementary School
How many students attend Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewiston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% 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 Orchards Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Orchards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchards Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchards Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchards Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchards Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lewiston on the city page.
Is Orchards Elementary School a good school?
Orchards Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho 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 Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Orchards Elementary School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students), Jenifer Middle School (561 students), and Sacajawea Middle School (547 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.
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