Excellent
#208 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 9% in state
Orchard Elementary
Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland, WA
A Richland School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Gala Way, Richland, WA 99352
- Math 66% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orchard Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,875
Median home value
$442,100
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| White Bluffs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Sagebrush Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Amon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Elementary is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Elementary
Orchard Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 623 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Elementary
What grades does Orchard Elementary serve?
Orchard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Elementary rank in WA?
Orchard Elementary ranks #208 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orchard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Orchard Elementary a charter school?
No, Orchard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Orchard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Elementary?
26.2% of students at Orchard Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (509) 967-6175
- Area population (ZIP 99352)
- 36,641
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99352; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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