Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Park Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Park Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
4%
31%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Park Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Park Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Orchard Park Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gold Hill Elementary School, Tega Cay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary School?
555 students attend Orchard Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Orchard Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Park Elementary School part of?
Orchard Park Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.
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