At a glance
Reported students
79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
79
Orchard Prairie Elementary: 79 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 71
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Orchard Prairie Elementary
Orchard Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–07 in Spokane. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Orchard Prairie School District. NCES reports 79 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 White (94.9%) and multiracial (2.5%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orchard Prairie Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.32 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.9%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Orchard Prairie Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Park Elementary Elementary · West Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–05 | 362 | 2.4 mi |
| Arlington Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 379 | 2.8 mi |
| Orchard Center Elementary Elementary · West Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–05 | 199 | 3.2 mi |
| Regal Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 381 | 3.3 mi |
| Cooper Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 385 | 3.5 mi |
| Creekside Elementary School Elementary · Mead School District | PK–05 | 355 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Prairie Elementary
What grades does Orchard Prairie Elementary serve?
Orchard Prairie Elementary reports grades KG–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orchard Prairie School District.
How many students attend Orchard Prairie Elementary?
Orchard Prairie Elementary reported 79 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 71 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orchard Prairie Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 79 students and 6.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orchard Prairie Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orchard Prairie Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Orchard Prairie School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Orchard Prairie Elementary in?
Orchard Prairie Elementary is part of Orchard Prairie School District, based in Spokane, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orchard Prairie Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pasadena Park Elementary (2.4 mi), Arlington Elementary (2.8 mi), Orchard Center Elementary (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.