- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Orchards Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 160186000327 · Lewiston, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,288 students)
Orchards Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Orchards Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston High
Lewiston High School
1,288 students
- Jenifer Middle
Jenifer Middle School
561 students
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
547 students
- Centennial Ele 358
Centennial Elementary School
358 students
- Whitman Elemen 332
Whitman Elementary School
332 students
- This school 257
Orchards Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Orchards Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchards Elementary School compares
Orchards Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Lewiston Independent District reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.