ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.

www.jacksonr2schools.com

388 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

388

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
361 (93.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSON R-II
Phone:	(573)243-9555
Website:	http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 94