Excellent
#315 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Orchard Drive Elem.
Elementary School · JACKSON R-II
1402 ORCHARD DR, Jackson, MO 63755
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#315 of 2,221
In Jackson
#1 of 9
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
JACKSON R-II
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Orchard Drive Elem.
Elementary School in Jackson · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Orchard Drive Elem.
Orchard Drive Elem. is a public elementary school in Jackson, MO, part of JACKSON R-II. Orchard Drive Elem. serves approximately 375 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Orchard Drive Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Orchard Drive Elem. show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.8
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Orchard Drive Elem. — Students at Orchard Drive Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Orchard Drive Elem. Compares
See how Orchard Drive Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1402 ORCHARD DR, Jackson, MO 63755
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Orchard Drive Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Cape Girardeau), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WEST LANE ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SOUTH ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Jackson, see our Jackson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON MIDDLE Jackson | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH Jackson | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jackson | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| JACKSON SR. HIGH Jackson | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jackson | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Jackson | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson | 2.6 mi | 5.0 |
| SAXONY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Jackson | 3.9 mi | 5.2 |
| NORTH ELEM. Jackson | 5.0 mi | 6.1 |
| GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson | 5.5 mi | 6.6 |
| MILLERSVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR. Millersville | 6.0 mi | 6.1 |
| NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 7.1 mi | 6.6 |
| LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau | 6.7 mi | 7.3 |
| EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 7.3 mi | 6.6 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. Oak Ridge | 8.2 mi | 4.8 |
| OAK RIDGE HIGH Oak Ridge | 8.2 mi | 6.5 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 8.0 mi | 7.8 |
| CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 8.0 mi | 7.0 |
| ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 8.4 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63755 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,841
Median Home Value
$233,400
Median Rent
$977/mo
Population
27,378
College Educated
34.8%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
37.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HANNA WOODS ELEM. Ballwin, MO | 8.0 |
| HATTON-MCCREDIE ELEM. Kingdom City, MO | 8.0 |
| NEW HAVEN ELEM. Columbia, MO | 8.0 |
| PARTRIDGE ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO | 8.0 |
| WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM. Springfield, MO | 8.0 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orchard Drive Elem.
What grades does Orchard Drive Elem. serve?
Orchard Drive Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Orchard Drive Elem.?
Orchard Drive Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Drive Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Drive Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Drive Elem. rank in MO?
Orchard Drive Elem. ranks #315 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Orchard Drive Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Drive Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Orchard Drive Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Drive Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orchard Drive Elem. a charter school?
No, Orchard Drive Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Drive Elem. a Title I school?
No, Orchard Drive Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Drive Elem.?
54.4% of students at Orchard Drive Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (573) 243-9555
Resources & Links
District
JACKSON R-II- District Enrollment
- 5,744
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,205
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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