ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JACKSON R-II school district, located in JACKSON, MO with about 461 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Orchard Drive Elementary is a public school located in Jackson, Missouri, serving as part of the Jackson R-2 School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As part of the larger district framework, it adheres to the educational standards and mission of the Jackson R-2 system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement in a supportive learning environment.
The school functions as a community hub for families in the Jackson area, offering a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through the official district website, parents and community members can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Orchard Drive Elementary reflects the district’s overall commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population.
For more information, contact ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. at (573) 243-9555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MO 63755-1032
(573) 243-9555
http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MO with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JACKSON R-II
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 29.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.