At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Orchard Park Academy: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Orchard Park Academy
Orchard Park Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Denver. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Westminster Public Schools. NCES reports 531 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.4%) and White (9.6%). English learners represent 36.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orchard Park Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.6%
- Hispanic83.4%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Westminster Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
597 reported students
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
449 reported students
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
425 reported students
Colorado STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
415 reported students
Fairview PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
397 reported students
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
Public schools near Orchard Park Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview PK-8 Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 397 | 0.6 mi |
| Trailside Academy Elementary · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | PK–08 | 492 | 0.7 mi |
| Westminster Academy for International Studies Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 258 | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 425 | 0.8 mi |
| Colorado STEM Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 415 | 0.9 mi |
| Metropolitan Arts Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 302 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park Academy
What grades does Orchard Park Academy serve?
Orchard Park Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westminster Public Schools.
How many students attend Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orchard Park Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 531 students and 36.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orchard Park Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orchard Park Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westminster Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orchard Park Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orchard Park Academy in?
Orchard Park Academy is part of Westminster Public Schools, based in Westminster, CO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orchard Park Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairview PK-8 (0.6 mi), Trailside Academy (0.7 mi), Westminster Academy for International Studies (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.