Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Orchard Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Orchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Orchard Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
48%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Park Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Park Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Park Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula Elementary School, Sage Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
439 students attend Park Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Park Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Park Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School part of?
Park Orchard Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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