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.

1402 ORCHARD DR
JACKSON, MO 63755-1032
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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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.