ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Orchard Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oconee 01 school district, located in Westminster, SC with about 412 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 38 teachers, Orchard Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Park Elementary School is a public school located in Westminster, South Carolina, serving students in Oconee County. As part of the School District of Oconee County, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.
Beyond academics, Orchard Park Elementary is known for its sense of community and dedication to student engagement. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on safety, character education, and the use of modern instructional practices, Orchard Park strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Orchard Park Elementary at (864) 886-4515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4515
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Westminster, SC with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oconee 01
- Total Students:
- 412
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 412 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.