Orchard Farm Elementary

Summary:

Orchard Farm Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Charles, Missouri, serving 617 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Orchard Farm R-V School District, which is ranked 59 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orchard Farm Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the state average on MAP tests in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. The school's white students and special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and 25% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students and Hispanic students perform relatively lower compared to their peers. Orchard Farm Elementary outperforms the nearby Discovery Elementary on most academic measures and generally performs better than schools in the neighboring St. Charles R-VI district, though the schools in the Hazelwood district perform significantly worse.

While Orchard Farm Elementary has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years, the school still has room for improvement to reach the state's average. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, such as socioeconomic factors or transportation issues, could further improve student attendance and, in turn, academic outcomes. Overall, Orchard Farm Elementary is a high-performing school, but the performance disparities among student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2135 Hwy V
       Saint Charles, MO  63301-6004


(636) 757-8700

District: Orchard Farm R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,971 Help


Students who attend Orchard Farm Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Orchard Farm Middle School
High:    Orchard Farm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
9.9%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard Farm Elementary ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Orchard Farm Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Orchard Farm R-V School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (9.9%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Farm Elementary is 14. 1 elementary schools in the Orchard Farm R-V School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Farm Elementary is $13,971, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Orchard Farm R-V School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Farm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Farm Elementary 119th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Orchard Farm Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Orchard Farm R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Farm R-V 59th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Farm Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.28 203rd 1074 81.1%
2007 63.33 329th 1080 69.5%
2008 48.53 594th 1084 45.2%
2009 62.28 363rd 1053 65.5%
2010 64.40 347th 1066 67.4%
2011 64.37 369th 1088 66.1%
2012 65.90 358th 1085 67.0%
2013 69.21 293rd 1108 73.6%
2014 77.99 174th 1089 84.0%
2015 80.31 170th 1058 83.9%
2016 78.79 165th 865 80.9%
2017 84.18 115th 1032 88.9%
2018 85.24 108th 1045 89.7%
2019 83.68 115th 1052 89.1%
2021 85.28 106th 901 88.2%
2022 85.00 106th 908 88.3%
2023 86.30 92nd 898 89.8%
2024 83.67 119th 906 86.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.34 26th 107 75.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.71 133rd 887 85.0%
2019 68.26 187th 907 79.4%
2022 38.39 332nd 532 37.6%
2023 55.25 228th 611 62.7%
2024 52.16 264th 625 57.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.18 117th 251 53.4%
2019 62.37 112th 302 62.9%
2022 73.86 12th 103 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 60th 105 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.13 101st 898 88.8%
2019 82.29 107th 917 88.3%
2021 81.02 108th 691 84.4%
2022 79.57 121st 675 82.1%
2023 82.91 91st 673 86.5%
2024 76.91 134th 668 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Orchard Farm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 636 636
1992 583 14 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 671 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1994 759 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 457 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 457 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 509 20 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 536 33 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 557 34 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2000 562 27 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 564 33 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 595 29 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 595 29 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 534 33 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 535 26 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 536 33 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 537 32 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2008 647 41 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2009 663 49 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2010 657 57 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2011 426 26 3 17 1 0 10 0 483
2012 423 32 4 27 2 0 10 0 498
2013 400 30 4 22 1 0 8 0 465
2014 391 38 4 24 1 0 7 0 465
2015 412 29 4 21 1 0 10 0 477
2016 406 33 1 21 0 0 12 0 473
2017 415 44 4 27 0 0 13 0 503
2018 431 21 2 58 0 0 16 0 528
2019 441 16 3 53 2 0 18 0 533
2020 443 15 2 54 0 0 21 0 535
2021 434 15 2 49 0 0 24 0 524
2022 443 23 2 58 0 0 26 0 552
2023 469 43 7 64 0 1 33 0 617
2024 481 54 11 65 1 2 41 0 655

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 636 37.6 16.9 n/a
1992 606 39.0 15.5 42.2
1993 685 40.0 17.1 36.8
1994 773 37.5 20.6 35.1
1995 466 35.3 13.2 68.7
1996 466 35.3 13.2 68.7
1997 534 37.3 14.3 36.9
1998 577 36.3 15.9 29.6
1999 597 38.7 15.4 37.7
2000 595 39.4 15.1 38
2001 604 41.3 14.6 35.1
2002 638 43.8 14.6 33.9
2003 638 43.8 14.6 33.9
2004 579 44.0 13.2 38.3
2005 572 44.1 13.0 38.5
2006 581 46.1 12.6 36.5
2007 586 44.1 13.3 34.8
2008 709 47.1 15.1 29.5
2009 736 51.5 14.3 26.6
2010 739 52.5 14.0 30.4
2011 483 33.6 14.3 32.7
2012 498 30.4 16.3 32.5
2013 465 30.4 15.2 34.2
2014 465 31.8 14.5 35.3
2015 477 31.0 15.3 35.8
2016 473 31.0 15.2 31.3
2017 503 33.0 15.2 31.2
2018 528 37.1 14.2 28.8
2019 533 40.2 13.2 27.4
2020 535 39.2 13.6 32.9
2021 524 38.5 13.5 35.1
2022 552 39.9 13.8 21.7
2023 617 41.1 15.0 24.6
2024 655 46.5 14.0 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 636 37.6 16.9 n/a
1992 606 39.0 15.5 42.2
1993 685 40.0 17.1 36.8
1994 773 37.5 20.6 35.1
1995 466 35.3 13.2 68.7
1996 466 35.3 13.2 68.7
1997 534 37.3 14.3 36.9
1998 577 36.3 15.9 29.6
1999 597 38.7 15.4 37.7
2000 595 39.4 15.1 38
2001 604 41.3 14.6 35.1
2002 638 43.8 14.6 33.9
2003 638 43.8 14.6 33.9
2004 579 44.0 13.2 38.3
2005 572 44.1 13.0 38.5
2006 581 46.1 12.6 36.5
2007 586 44.1 13.3 34.8
2008 709 47.1 15.1 29.5
2009 736 51.5 14.3 26.6
2010 739 52.5 14.0 30.4
2011 483 33.6 14.3 32.7
2012 498 30.4 16.3 32.5
2013 465 30.4 15.2 34.2
2014 465 31.8 14.5 35.3
2015 477 31.0 15.3 35.8
2016 473 31.0 15.2 31.3
2017 503 33.0 15.2 31.2
2018 528 37.1 14.2 28.8
2019 533 40.2 13.2 27.4
2020 535 39.2 13.6 32.9
2021 524 38.5 13.5 35.1
2022 552 39.9 13.8 21.7
2023 617 41.1 15.0 24.6
2024 655 46.5 14.0 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard Farm Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $89 (0.7%) $12,168 (99.3%) $12,258
2020 $206 (1.6%) $12,964 (98.4%) $13,171
2021 $857 (6.3%) $12,836 (93.7%) $13,693
2022 $924 (6.6%) $13,046 (93.4%) $13,971

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Farm Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 898 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm Elementary)61.363.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm R-V)55.458.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm Elementary)70.557.1
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm R-V)59.553.9
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm Elementary)5655.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm R-V)53.650.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm Elementary)6658.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm R-V)58.462.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm Elementary)72.471.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Farm R-V)6565.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Orchard Farm Elementary)6063.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Orchard Farm R-V)5357.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm Elementary)6064.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Farm R-V)57.258.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533617
 15.8%
African American1643
 168.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic5364
 20.8%
Pacific Islander01
White441469
 6.3%
Two or More Races1833
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.4%24.6%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Orchard Farm Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orchard Farm Middle School
High : Orchard Farm High School

Students at Orchard Farm Elementary are 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Orchard Farm Elementary.

Orchard Farm Elementary ranks 119th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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