- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Park Orchard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Orchard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522003368
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Orchard Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Orchard Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522003368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Park Orchard Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530522003368 · Moses Lake, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Park Orchard Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Park Orchard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- Frontier Middl 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- This school 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- Vanguard Acade 387
Vanguard Academy
387 students
What this shows Park Orchard Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Orchard Elementary School compares
Park Orchard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 44.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Park Orchard Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Orchard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Orchard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Moses Lake
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Orchard Elementary School
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher 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 Park Orchard Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Park Orchard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Orchard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Orchard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Park Orchard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moses Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Besides Park Orchard Elementary School, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.