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#1189 of 2,228 schools in WA
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Elementary School · Orchard Prairie School District · Spokane, WA
An elementary school in Spokane, WA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd., Spokane, WA 99217
- Math 52% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Prairie Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchard Prairie 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$71,807
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Spokane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Pasadena Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Arlington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orchard Prairie School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Prairie Elementary is listed in Orchard Prairie School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Prairie Elementary
Orchard Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Orchard Prairie School District, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Prairie Elementary
What grades does Orchard Prairie Elementary serve?
Orchard Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Orchard Prairie Elementary?
Orchard Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Prairie Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Prairie Elementary rank in WA?
Orchard Prairie Elementary ranks #1,189 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orchard Prairie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Prairie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Prairie Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Prairie Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orchard Prairie Elementary a charter school?
No, Orchard Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Prairie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Orchard Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Prairie Elementary?
4.1% of students at Orchard Prairie 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
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Phone
- (509) 467-9517
- Area population (ZIP 99217)
- 19,893
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 99217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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