Enrollment
433
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Orchards Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530270000423
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchards Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchards Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchards Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchards Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchards Elementary School
Orchards Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 433 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Orchards Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Washington schools and 28% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vancouver's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary School (550 students): Orchards Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students) and Heritage High School (1,569 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.5%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Orchards Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Orchards Elementary School.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchards Elementary School
How many students attend Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% 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?
63.1% of students at Orchards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchards Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchards Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchards Elementary School?
Orchards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Orchards Elementary School rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchards Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Orchards Elementary School a good school?
Orchards Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Orchards Elementary School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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